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This was granted, and Aethra became free again. [12] According to Hyginus, she afterwards put an end to her own life from grief at the death of her sons. [13] The history of her bondage to Helen was represented on the celebrated chest of Cypselus, [14] and in a painting by Polygnotus in the Lesche of Delphi. [15]
Aethra, daughter of King Pittheus of Troezen and mother of Theseus either by Poseidon [7] or Aegeus. [8] This is the same Aethra who went to Troy with Helen as one of her two handmaidens. [9] Aethra, wife of the Spartan Phalanthus. She fulfilled the prophecy given to her husband by her tears, after which he conquered Tarentum for himself. [10]
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.
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Calchas warns the Greeks not to harm Aeneas, who is destined to found a new city. Menelaüs kills Helen’s new husband, Deïphobus, but Aphrodite prevents him from killing Helen. Locrian Ajax rapes Cassandra in the temple of Athena, incurring the goddess’s wrath. The city is set ablaze. Theseus’ mother, Aethra, unexpectedly meets her ...
Aethra has sent a messenger to Theseus asking him to come to Eleusis. The old women beg Aethra for help, evoking images of their sons’ unburied bodies and appealing to her sympathy as a mother. Theseus arrives. When he asks his mother what is going on, she directs him to Adrastus who begs him to reclaim the bodies.
Atlas and Aethra Atlas and Pleione Hyas and Boeotia Cadmilus Erechtheus Hyas and Aethra Number: 5 2 3 3 5 3 5 1 3 2 Names: Phaisyle ('filtered light') or Aesyle not stated not stated Coronis ('crow') Cleeia ('famous') or Cleis Phaeo ('dim') Eudora ('generous') Philia Ambrosia Polyxo Pytho