The actual biographical info (the character’s family origins, his/her special gifts, and his/her major adventures, stories about him/her, etc.) Example: Hermes is the messenger god .

. The actual biographical info (the character’s family origins, his/her special gifts, and his/her major adventures, stories about him/her, etc.) Example: Hermes is the messenger god II. Elements from current culture that echoes the character directly or elements of the character indirectly- deeds, looks, powers, story, etc. This will be the step that AFTER you understand your mythological character, you will be able to figure out how they still influence our culture today. Here is the outline “Theseus A Hero For All Ages” Thesis statement: Greek and Roman mythology is still an influence in the 21st century, and the story of Theseus demonstrates this influence by showing Athens could be ruled as a free state. I. Introduction Theseus is still significant and a portrayed hero to this day by having his career as a warrior from his entire life, carrying out dauntless labors, and being used as the hero role in modern media even after having centuries pass. II. Background information about Theseus A. Family 1. King Aegeus visited Troezen after consulting the Oracle at Delphi about finding an heir. (Notecard # ) 2. If Aethra had a child and if that child could move a boulder and retrieve the sword and sandals he had buried underneath, then she should send that child to Athens. (Note card #). B. Theseus’ Labors He easily picked up the large boulder and found his father’s items, so his mother gave him directions to Athens. (Notecard #) 2. He chose to take the land route even though he knew there would be multiple dangers ahead. (Notecard #) He defeated four bandits. (Notecard #) one monster pig (Notecard #) one giant (Notecard #) C . Theseus’ greatest challenge. Every seven years King Minos of Crete forced Athens to send seven courageous young men and seven beautiful young women to sacrifice to the Minotaur..(Notecard #) 2. Theseus volunteered to be one of the men, promising to kill the Minotaur and end the brutal tradition. (Notecard #) III. The influence of Theseus on culture in previous centuries A. King of Athens 1.He declared to the people that he did not wish to rule over them: he wanted a people’s government where all would be equal. (Note card #) 2. He unified the many small settlements of the area into a single political unit. (Note card #) B. Theseus appears in art and literature 1. The tragedies written by Euripides (Note card #) 2. He is in Grrek art from the last decade of the 6th century BCE. 3. Scenes from the hero’s battles on his first journey to Athens were present in relief sculptures on the Hephaisteion of Athens and the Athenian treasury at Delphi . (Note card #) IV. The influence of Theseus on culture today. A. Movies 1. The Hunger Games (Note card #) 2.Inception (Note card #) B. Labyrinths 1. First note cardLabyrinths are still important today, found on holy grounds, in parks, and across recovery campuses around the world. (Note card #) 2. The most walked-through labyrinth in the world is the Chartres Labyrinth, still intact after 800 years and found on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. (Note card #) V. Conclusion Even having centuries pass, the dauntless savior of Athens, Theseus is still significant and a portrayed hero to this day by having his career as a warrior from his entire life, carrying out dauntless labors, and being used as the hero role in modern media.