Theseus exiled his son because he thought his son had caused his wife to commit suicide. |
The rigidity of the first scene, which may reflect the rigidity of Theseus himself, slowed it almost to a halt. |
Sam Tsoutsouvas, as Theseus, flaunts his habitual love affair with his overripe voice with an orotundity that reeks of self-adulation. |
Theseus defeated the Amazons in battle and took one of their captive leaders as his wife or concubine. |
When Creon kidnaps Antigone, the Chorus prays that Athene will aid King Theseus in bringing her back safely. |
Hippolyta is the conquered queen of Amazons who marries Theseus and returns to Athens with him. |