was the mythical king and founder-hero of Athens. Like Perseus, Cadmus, or Heracles, Theseus battled and overcame foes that were identified with an archaic religious and social order: “This was a major cultural transition, like the making of the new Olympia by Hercules” (Ruck & Staples, p. 204)
F. a hardship is a challenge/a situation someone has to go through. all things listed can be considered a hardship. The pioneer women faces these struggles.
