Greek and Roman History
Mighty Deeds of Theseus, First King of Athens, in Plutarch’s Lives
Theseus and Romulus both built mighty cities, Athens and Rome, both are warriors sprung from the gods, “both stand charged with the rape of women, neither could avoid domestic misfortunes nor jealousy at home.” Plutarch passes down us what he finds, and he found mostly stories of our hero Theseus […]