Theseus

Ship of Theseus

Regardless of these issues, the Athenians preserved the ship. They believed that Theseus had been an actual, historical figure and the ship gave them a tangible connection to their divine provenance.

Theseus

!Theseus after having slain the Minotaur, freeing captive Athenian boys; Cretans approaching to marvel the scene, Antique [fresco from Pompeii](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/Wallpainting-TheseusvictoriousovertheMinotaur-Pompeii%28VII216%29-NapoliMAN9043-01.jpg/250px-Wallpainting-TheseusvictoriousovertheMinotaur-Pompeii%28VII216%29-NapoliMAN9043-01.jpg)

Theseus

Theseus (UK: , US: ; Ancient Greek: Θησεύς [tʰɛːsěu̯s]) 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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