The Hero and the Minotaur

Question 1

Why did Heracles like Theseus when he first met him?

Accepted Answer

because he was brave

Question 2

Why did King Aegeus have to send people to Minos?

Accepted Answer

Minos' son was killed by a bull and his revenge is war., Unless Aegeus sends tributes, the Minos King will call war.

Question 3

Why was Theseus sad when he was returning to Athens even though he was victorious?

Accepted Answer

Because his father had died., Because Ariadne was lost and he was exhausted.

Question 4

Why did Aethra and her baby not follow Aegeus back to Athens initially?

Accepted Answer

their safety was in danger

Question 5

Why was Poseidon called the earth shaker?

Accepted Answer

the oceans churned and roared before him

Question 6

Why did Theseus choose the road to Athens instead of the sea route?

Accepted Answer

Theseus is excited by the dangerous route., Theseus is brave and fearless.

Question 7

How did Theseus defeat Sciron the Ogre?

Accepted Answer

He hit a bowl on Sciron's head and kicked him over a cliff.

Question 8

Why did Ariadne help Theseus?

Accepted Answer

She liked Theseus., She wanted to escape her wicked father.

Question 9

What genre is the story of The Hero and the Minotaur?

Accepted Answer

myth

Question 10

How did Aegeus know Theseus was his son?

Accepted Answer

He recognized the sandals and golden sword.

Question 11

How did Theseus know it was time to meet his father?

Accepted Answer

the king left treasures as a sign

Question 12

How did Icarus die?

Accepted Answer

His flew too high and his wings melted from the sun.

Question 13

Who's Poseidon?

Accepted Answer

ruler of the seas

Question 14

Did Theseus take the land or sea route to Athens?

Accepted Answer

land

Question 15

Why did King Aegeus kill himself?

Accepted Answer

He thought that Theseus had been killed in Crete., It was a misunderstanding., He saw a black sail on the ship.

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