Theseus

thumb|Theseus after having slain the Minotaur, freeing captive Athenian boys; Cretans approaching to marvel the scene, Antique fresco from [[Pompeii]] Theseus (, ; ) was a divine hero in Greek mythology, famous for slaying the Minotaur. The myths surrounding Theseus, his journeys, exploits, and friends, have provided material for storytelling throughout the ages.

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Theseus was a divine hero in ancient Greek mythology best known for killing the Minotaur, a fearsome creature that had been terrorizing Athens. The stories about his adventures and deeds have captivated audiences for thousands of years and remain an important source of inspiration for writers and storytellers.

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Deity.type: Greek
Deity.name: Theseus
Deity.image: Kylix Theseus Aison MNA Inv11365 n1.jpg
Deity.caption: Theseus slaying the Minotaur, with Athena nearby, tondo of a kylix by Aison, late 5th century BC
Deity.god_of: Founder and Patron of AthensSlayer of the Minotaur
Deity.consorts: Phaedra, Ariadne, Hippolyta
Deity.father: Aegeus or Poseidon
Deity.mother: Aethra
Deity.abode: Elysium
Deity.birth_place: Troezen
Deity.death_place: Skyros
Deity.festivals: Theseia
Deity.symbols: Sword, Corinthian helmet (occasionally)
Deity.offspring: Demophon, Acamas, Hippolytus

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Commons category: Theseus
name in native language: Θησεύς
end of work period: 1400-00-00
start of work period: 1500-00-00

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Contents

Birth and early years
The Six Labours
Medea, the Marathonian Bull, Androgeus, and the Pallantides
Theseus and the Minotaur
Ship of Theseus
Theseus and Pirithous
Abduction of Persephone and encounter with Hades
Phaedra and Hippolytus
Other stories and death of Theseus
Adaptations of the myth
Literature
Opera, film, television and video games
References
Explanatory notes
Citations
Further reading
External links

Theseus is sometimes described as the son of Aegeus, king of Athens, and sometimes as the son of the god Poseidon. He is raised by his mother, Aethra, and upon discovering his connection to Aegeus, travels overland to Athens, having many adventures on the way. When he reaches Athens, he finds that Aegeus is married to Medea (formerly wife of Jason), who plots against him.