Hecale

In Greek mythology, Hecale was an old woman who offered succor to Theseus on his way to capture the Marathonian Bull.

Related Topics:
Greek mythology - Theseus - Marathonian Bull

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On the way to Marathon to capture the Bull, Theseus sought shelter from a storm in a shack owned by an ancient lady named Hecale. She swore to make a sacrifice to Zeus if Theseus was successful in capturing the bull. Theseus did capture the bull but when he returned to Hecale's hut, she was dead. Theseus built a deme in her honor.

Related Topics:
Marathon - Zeus - Deme

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