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Theseus and the Minotaur: Let’s Hear an Ancient Myth

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Friday, Jan. 26, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ET

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Amphora depicting Theseus and Minotaur with five onlookers.

Bring your natural curiosity and craftiness into FREE live learning sessions by Penn Museum educators!

Theseus and the Minotaur is the story of a hero named Theseus traveling to the island of Crete to battle a half-human, half-bull monster called a minotaur. Students will learn about Theseus’ exciting adventure by studying ancient Greek and Roman artifacts in the Penn Museum collection, using the story as inspiration to design their own legendary tales.

Recommended Materials: Blank sheet of paper and a writing utensil.

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Amphora depicting Theseus and Minotaur with five onlookers.

At-Home Anthro LIVE

Theseus and the Minotaur: Let’s Hear an Ancient Myth

Friday, Jan 26

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ET

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