🏛️ Theseus

Theseus

Athenian hero who slew the Minotaur.

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🔗 Related Across the Mythos

Archetype
🏛️ CULTURE HERO

Theseus represents the culture hero - founder of Athens who civilizes the land by slaying monsters and establishing laws.

See parallels: Romulus, Gilgamesh, Huang Di →
Foes Defeated
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Minotaur

Creature

Slain in the Labyrinth
Katabasis
💀 Realm

The Underworld

Failed attempt to abduct Persephone

🌍 Cross-Cultural Parallels

🦅 Romulus Roman 🌙 Gilgamesh Mesopotamian 🐉 Huang Di Chinese

📚 See Also

🐂 Minotaur 🔱 Poseidon 💀 Underworld 💪 Heracles ⚔️ All Heroes