The Bull from the Sea

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The Bull from the Sea

by Mary Renault

ISBN
0375726802
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Year
2001
Pages
352

Categories

FictionHistoricalFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & MythologyAction & Adventure

About this book

A brilliant reconstruction of the legend of Theseus, the valiant youth who slew the Minotaur, became king, and brought prosperity to Attica. 

This brilliant recreation of the story of the legendary hero Theseus begins with his triumphant return from Crete after slaying the Minotaur. Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos--the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the Labytinth's monster--Theseus has returned home to find his father dead and himself the new king. But his adventures have only just begun: he still must confront the Amazons, capture their queen, Hippolyta, and face the tragic results of Phaedra's jealous rage.