The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.pptx

Mythology

1. The Myth of Theseus and the minotaur Lesson 4

2. Characters King Minos (Leader and the Ruler of Crete) Queen Pasiphae (Wife of King Minos, Queen of Crete) Daedalus (Athenian Craftsman, Built the labyrinth) Poseidon (God of the sea) (How is he included in the characters?) King Aegeus (Father of Theseus, King of Athens) Minotaur (Half-man Half-bull) Ariadne (Daughter of King Minos and Queen Pasiphae, Princess of Crete) Theseus (Son of King Aegeus, Brave warrior)

3. Setting Athens- Homeland of Theseus and King Aegeus Crete- Homeland of the Minotaur and King Minos’ Family Ship- Theseus’ mode of transportation going to Knossos. Labyrinth- An underground maze constructed by Daedalus to imprison the minotaur in its center.

4. pLOT /SUMMARY

5. Conflict Man Vs Man Theseus disagreement to his father, King Aegeus Theseus’ betrayal to Ariadne Man Vs Nature Theseus mission to kill the Minotaur King Minos vs Poseidon and his punishment Man Vs Society King Aegeus’ homeland defeated by King Minos’ Crete

6. Moral Don't let happiness and celebration make you forget about thoughtfulness and good judgement.