Myth Madness
Myths from around the world with some history on the people and civilizations that told them.
Myth Madness
Theseus 2 - The Minotaur's Labyrinth
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Nathan Rutherford
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Season 3
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Episode 25
(55) Theseus was one of the heroic monster-slayers of ancient Greece. This episode covers his most famous deed – the slaying of the Minotaur. As a punishment for the Athenian king’s involvement in the murder of his son, Minos of Crete demanded a tribute of 7 young men and 7 young women every nine years to feed the Minotaur. Theseus was one of these youths. He went to Crete, and with help from the princess Ariadne, killed the Minotaur. After returning to Athens, Theseus ascended the throne and went on to have other adventures.