Minotaur And Theseus Research Paper

Greek myths like Theseus and the Minotaur are a huge influence on both Ancient Greek society and the modern world. Greek deities like Zeus, Apollo, and Athena are widely recognized thanks to the long lasting effect of the Greek culture. The Ancient Greeks valued attributes such as loyalty, courage, wits, justice, and morality. Theseus, the eponymous protagonist of Edith Hamilton’s The Cruel Tribute, exemplifies the cultural values of the bygone society of Greece.
In the classic myth, Minos, king of Crete, demands a sacrifice from Aegeus, the ruler of Athens. Minos decrees that each year, fourteen Athenian youths will be sent to Crete to be devoured by a horrible monster that lives in a labyrinth, the Minotaur. Aegeus agrees so save the city