A Midsummer Night's Dream
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A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy play written by William Shakespeare between the years 1594 to 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage o
Titania sleeping in the moonlight protected by her fairies, 19th century painting by John Simmons
Hermia and Helena by Washington Allston, 1818
The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania by Joseph Noel Paton, 1849
A drawing of Puck, Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream from Act III, Scene II by Charles Buchel, 1905
Theseus
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Theseus 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 th
A Midsummer Night's Dream
…by William Shakespeare between the years 1594 to 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they…
Theseus slaying the Minotaur, with Athena nearby, tondo of a kylix by Aison, late 5th century BC
Theseus after having slain the Minotaur, freeing captive Athenian boys; Cretans approaching to marvel the scene, Antique fresco from Pompeii
Theseus uncovers Aegeus's sword and sandals, relief sculpture on a decree of 140/39 BC
Theseus and the Crommyonian Sow, with Phaea (detail of a kylix)