Question 1

What is Theseus known for?

Accepted Answer

Theseus is known for being a major hero in Greek mythology. Theseus famously killed the Minotaur in the labyrinth on Crete, built by Daedalus for King Minos.  Theseus also killed numerous villains bothering the Greek people and the barbarous centaurs. Theseus was, too, a king of Athens.

Question 2

Is Theseus a demi-god or a hero?

Accepted Answer

Theseus is both a demi-god and a hero in Greek mythology since he was the son of the god Poseidon and so half-divine.

Question 3

What did Theseus do that was bad?

Accepted Answer

Theseus did many heroic deeds but he also did some bad things, too. He abandoned Ariadne on the island of Naxos, forgot to change his ship's sail to white and alert his father he was still alive (who then jumped to his death in mistaken grief), and he tried to abduct Persephone from Hades in the Underworld, for which he was punished and only later rescued by Hercules.

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