Theseus
Sign in to savethumb|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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Key facts
- 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
Article
17 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
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.