The Greek Myth of Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur

Theseus was the legendary hero-king of Athens who had both mortal and divine lineage as the son of the mortal Aethra of Troezen, and either the god of the sea, Poseidon, or Aegeus the king of Athens. Theseus grew up in Troezen in the northeast Peloponnese where his grandfather was king, and when he was grown, he headed to Athens. It wasn’t an easy journey for him and he had to battle six monsters and villains along the way - The Six Labours of Theseus - which established him as a hero.
Despite his heroism before even reaching Athens, Theseus’ greatest challenge was yet to come, in the form of the Minotaur. Upon his arrival at Crete, Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos, fell in love with the hero and she promised that she would help him if only he would take her away with him, and marry her. Theseus agreed, and in return, Ariadne gave the hero a sword and a ball of string to use to guide him through the winding passages of the labyrinth.
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0:00​ Introduction
1:01 Early Life and the Labours of Theseus
5:09 Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur
8:39 Theseus after his Return to Athens
11:22 Significance and Art of the Hero Theseus
12:44 Outro
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Theseus www.worldhistory.org/Theseus/
Theseus & the Minotaur: More Than a Myth? www.worldhistory.org/article/...
Ariadne www.worldhistory.org/Ariadne/
Hippolyta www.worldhistory.org/Hippolyta/
Minotaur www.worldhistory.org/Minotaur/
Poseidon www.worldhistory.org/poseidon/
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What do you think makes a hero in Greek myth?

[@TravisLee33]

A compelling story of a character that is not necessarily good or bad, but rises up to accelerate and succeed in a difficult situation against the odds. Usually there is some moral or allegorical teaching behind each Greek hero myth.

[@alicerivierre]

Bravery, conquering challenges, and being totally awesome 💖😎⚔️

[@TravisLee33]

@@alicerivierre 👍 agreed

[@matty42]

As none of those pictures was embellished, I'm thinking a lot of big dick energy, or maybe envy perhaps.

[@Grrrr3FKAGrrrrGrrrrGrrrr]

For hundreds of years, the Athenians maintained a ship that they believed was the one sailed by Theseus back from Crete. They would sail it to Delos in a religious ceremony. Over time, every part of the ship had to be replaced, so the question of whether it was still Theseus' ship became a philosophical paradox.

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Thanks for watching!

[@Tekmirion]

Bravo Kelly and your WHE team! I am sure i have read it but yet havent spotted it! I am sure i will remember you when i recheck Theseus myths!

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Thanks for your support! 🙂

[@rajuranjankumar1695]

Thanks dear ❤️

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You're very welcome. 🙂

[@Davlavi]

Not sure how I feel about this character.

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He's definitely a morally grey character. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Hexe305]

Those who like historical fiction might like to read Mary Renault’s novels “The King Must Die” and its sequel “The Bull From The Sea” both of which tell the story of Theseus (Edited to correct the error)

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Thanks for the recommendations. 🙂

[@beluga11129]

I also really enjoyed reading the book “Ariadne” written by Jennifer Saint.

[@NiejakiDD]

The ancient life was far from boring.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

That's for sure. 😆

[@olorin4317]

Dang Theseus, get your house in order.

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😅 Thanks for watching!

[@alicerivierre]

I ❤️ Theseus and the Minotaur ❤️👑🐮

[@Tekmirion]

If you knew that mythology is true would be even better wouldnt it ? So have a look at my channel and understand whats going on!

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Us too! Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@WildMen4444]

Hail Ariadne!

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👍🏼🙂

[@fireblade9750]

Theseus, lord of Athens, brought order in the midst of chaos. Raised in Trozen, he was exposed early of decit amonst men. The journey itself was a test, each criminal used force to keep travelers away from the main road. As he arrived to Athens, Theseus was awarded by father Aegis with prestige after Medea plot was exposed. Heroism, in myth, is rooted on guilt; a fault in which Athen's ruler cannot admit. After the Minotaur's defeat, we see a different side of Theseus. An oathbreaker and stealer of hearts; an adventurous spirit that continued on, until reaching Hades's realm....

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Thanks for watching! 🙂

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