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Pirithous (/ ˌ p aɪ ˈ r ɪ θ oʊ. ə s /; Ancient Greek: Πειρίθοος or Πειρίθους, derived from περιθεῖν, perithein, 'to run around' [citation needed]; also transliterated as Perithous), in Greek mythology, was the King of the Lapiths of Larissa in Thessaly, as well as best friend to Theseus.
Theseus (UK: / ˈ θ iː sj uː s /, US: / ˈ θ iː s i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Θησεύς [tʰɛːsěu̯s]) was a divine hero in Greek mythology, famous for slaying the Minotaur.The myths surrounding Theseus, his journeys, exploits, and friends, have provided material for storytelling throughout the ages.
In this dialogue, the ghosts were talking about how Theseus and Perithous descended to carry off Persephone, a tale Meleager listened to with disgust. [6] It is also proposed that this fragment belongs to the Minyas , [ 7 ] and the existence of an independent Hesiodic poem on the descent of Theseus and Perithous is complicated by the fact that ...
Battles between Lapiths and Centaurs were depicted in the sculptured metopes on the Parthenon, recalling Athenian Theseus' treaty of mutual admiration with Pirithous the Lapith, leader of the Magnetes, and on Zeus' temple at Olympia [7] The Battle of the Lapiths and centaurs was a familiar symposium theme for the vase-painters.
Angélique Mongez, "Theseus and Pirithoüs Clearing the Earth of Brigands, Deliver Two Women from the Hands of their Abductors", 1806, Archangelskoye Palace Museum French Angélique Mongez, ''Thésée et Pirithoüs purgeant la terre des brigands, délivrent deux femmes des mains de ces ravisseurs'', 1806, palais d'Arkhangelskoïe, Russie
Bienor, a Centaur at the wedding of Pirithous and Hippodamia, killed by Theseus in the ensuing battle. [1] Bienor, a defender of Troy killed by Agamemnon. [2] Bienor, son of Pyrnus, a soldier in the army of Cyzicus killed in the battle against the Argonauts. [3]
The poem survives only in fragments. It may have concerned genealogical myths of Orchomenus, where Minyas was a legendary early ruler. However, the surviving fragments come from a description of the descent into the underworld of Theseus and Pirithous. The connection between this story and Minyas is unknown.
In another story, Theseus and Pirithous pledged to kidnap and marry daughters of Zeus. Theseus chose Helen and together they kidnapped her and decided to hold onto her until she was old enough to marry. Pirithous chose Persephone. [39] They left Helen with Theseus's mother, Aethra, and traveled to the underworld. Hades knew of their plan to ...