Parallel Lives
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The Parallel Lives is a series of 48 biographies of famous men written in Greek by the Greco-Roman philosopher, historian, and Apollonian priest Plutarch, probably at the beginning of the second centu
1362 manuscript by Byzantine scholar Manuel Tzycandyles
Third Volume of a 1727 edition of Plutarch's Lives, printed by Jacob Tonson
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
Parallel Lives
…Lives, they can be included in the term Plutarch's Lives. All dates are BC. № Greek Roman Comparison Life Years Translations Life Years Translations 1 Theseus mythic D G L P LV Romulus fl. 771–717 D G L D G L 2 Lycurgus fl. c. 820 (D) G L Numa Pompilius 715–673 D G L D G L 3 Themistocles c. 524–459 D G L P…
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)