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The Theoi Classical Texts Library is a collection of translations of works of ancient Greek and Roman literature. The theme of the library is classical mythology and so the selection consists primarily of ancient poetry, drama and prose accounts of myth.
The Oath of Tyndareus was the oath undertaken by the Suitors of Helen in Greek Mythology. The Oath of Tyndareus bound the suitors to protect the chosen husband of Helen, and would be a pivotal point in the Trojan War.
And when Tyndareus promised to help him, Ulysses told him to exact an oath from all the suitors that they would defend the favoured bridegroom against any wrong that might be done him in respect of his marriage.
19 sty 2022 · The Library provides in three books a grand summary of traditional Greek mythology and heroic legends. Written in clear and unaffected style, the compendium...
Jaume Pòrtulas (Barcelona) FROM PANYASSIS TO PSEUDO-APOLLODORUS: THE RESURRECTION OF TYNDAREUS1 1 One of the most discussed passages in Pseudo-Apollodorus is the list of those resurrected by Asclepius.
And when Tyndareus promised to help him, Ulysses told him to exact an oath from all the suitors that they would defend the favoured bridegroom against any wrong that might be done him in respect of his marriage.
Not long afterwards Tyndareus brought them back again, and they drove away Thyestes to dwell in Cytheria, after that they had taken an oath of him at the altar of Hera, to which he had fled.
