In mythology, many feats accomplished by ancient Greek heroes are described, with most of the adventures clothed in a fabulous form. In myths you can meet both gods and people acting together. Magical transformations and images of fairy-tale creatures that never existed in reality are frequent for plots. Here are just two of many such legends.
Minotaur Winner
The famous character of ancient Greek myths Theseus was the son of the Athenian king Aegeus. Having matured, Theseus turned into a strong and stately young man, eager for adventure. Having inherited sandals and a sword from his father, the hero performed a series of feats, the most famous of which was the victory over the Minotaur.
It was a mournful time for the Athenians. The Cretan king Minos subjugated Athens and demanded that the inhabitants of the city once every nine years send him a tribute - seven girls and the same number of boys. He gave the unfortunate to be eaten by the bloodthirsty Minotaur, who had the appearance of a man with the head of a bull. The Minotaur lived in the maze.
Theseus decided to put an end to the atrocities committed by Minos, and voluntarily went to Crete with the young victims. Minos did not take Theseus seriously, but his daughter Ariadne agreed to help the hero cope with the Minotaur.
It was Ariadne who gave the hero a sharp sword and a large ball of thread, with which he was able to go through the maze.
Together with the future victims Theseus was taken to the place where the Minotaur lived. Theseus tied one end of the thread to the door, and then boldly went along the tangled corridors of the labyrinth, gradually unwinding a ball. Suddenly, there was the roar of the Minotaur ahead, which immediately rushed at the hero, gaping his mouth and threatening his horns. During a fierce battle, Theseus chopped off one of the horns of the Minotaur and thrust his sword into his head. The monster has lost its spirit. Ariadne’s thread helped the hero and his companions get out of the mysterious maze.
