Theseus
The Labors of Attica, the Confrontation with the Minotaur, and the Establishment of Athenian Civic IdentityBy Lugh McKenna
Length1h 16m
About this audiobook
He was the slayer of the Minotaur and the architect of Athens. Unlike other heroes who fought for personal glory, Theseus fought to build a civilization.
This volume of The Mythographer’s Guide reconstructs the legend of the King of Attica, moving beyond the simplified tales to the brutal political reality of the myth. Follow his path along the bandit-ridden coast, descend into the psychological terror of the Labyrinth, and witness the founding of the Athenian state through the unification of the twelve towns.
But power exacts a high price. From the abandonment of Ariadne to the tragic curse that destroyed his son Hippolytus, explore the personal ruin that haunted the man who united a people. This is the definitive account of how the wilderness was tamed and how the first great city of the West was forged in blood, law, and betrayal.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Title Page
5Chapter 4: The Tribute of Flesh: The Labyrinth, The Thread, and the Liberation from Crete
2Chapter 1: The Tokens Beneath the Rock: Double Paternity, The Sword, and the Journey from Troezen
6Chapter 5: The Black Sail: The Suicide of Aegeus and the Political Unification of Attica
3Chapter 2: Clearing the Road: The Six Labors and the Imposition of Civilized Law
7Chapter 6: The War for Civilization: The Amazonomachy and the Friendship of Pirithous
4Chapter 3: The Poisoned Cup and the Marathonian Bull: The Crisis of Succession and the Medea Interlude
8Chapter 7: The Tragic King: Phaidra, Hippolytus, and the Exile to Scyros
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