From Troezen to Athens: Movin' On UpTheseus begins his life with his mother, Aethra, in the sleepy seaside city of Troezen, which is ruled by his grandfather King Pittheous. We're guessing the hero...

To the folks of ancient Athens, Theseus was the absolute man. They thought of him as the great king who brought law and order to Athens and Attica, the region that surrounded the famous city-state....

The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at a tale. (That's a...