THESE US

legendary hero of Attica; 8. of Augeus of Athens; reared at Troezen, and on reaching maturity proceeded to Athens. During this journey he showed his prowe by slaying various giants and robbers. From Athens T. went to Crete along with the seven youths and seven maidens who were sent as prey to the Minotaur. Ariadne, daughter of Minos, gave him a sword and clue by which to overcome the Minotaur. These us abandoned Ariadne at Naxos on the homeward voyage. He was subsequently slain by the treachery of Lycomedes. ing in all for five days; said by Hero dot us to have been imported from Egypt; origin probably thesmoi, ‘things set down, (z.e.) on the altar,’ and phera, ‘IT carry’; celebrated in honor of Demeter Thesmophorus by women; during feast prisoners were released and law courts closed ancient city, Boeotia, Greece; noted for