PlotAt the end of lesson 6a we left Theseus and his companions in prison waiting for daybreak and whatever that day might bring.They are obviously transferred from prison to labyrinth (where the beast dwells) since hero and monster meet in the picture. And we know that Theseus comes out the victor in that contest. Remember the women in lesson 4 wanting to go to Athens to see the dances and the ἀγῶνας ( the contests)? Well this certainly was a δεινὸς ἀγών, a terrible contest, struggle. And our protagonist (from πρώτος = first and, guess what else? ὁ ἀγωνιστής, τοῦ ἀγωνιστοῦ, prize-fighter, rival, defender) has not finished his day's work yet. So what next? They are still locked up in the labyrinth. How will they find their way out? Ariadne's thread of course, thoughtfully attached to the entrance and unwound as far as the scene of battle. Just follow the thread of a story and you'll find your way out of any intricacy. So, all's well that ends well? Not quite, but Murrine doesn't want to tell the rest. καιρός ἐστι πονεῖν (time for work). The story has some great sounding words on offer. They may not be the most important in the Greek language, but are fun to know! darkness, noises, roaring, smelling the monster's breath, rushing, shrieking. Coming up δι' ὀλίγου so get ready for them now.
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