Theseus

GreekHero-king of Athens

MythologyGreek

RoleHero-king of Athens

About Theseus

Defeated the Minotaur in the Labyrinth of Crete. Used a ball of thread to find his way back. United the scattered communities of Attica into Athens. Abandoned Ariadne on Naxos after she helped him. Fell from favor and died in exile.

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