Theseus and the Minotaur

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What is the name of the island where the story of Theseus and the Minotaur takes place?

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Crete

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What is a myth?

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A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

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How does Theseus plan to escape the Minotaur's labyrinth?

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He will carry a ball of thread, which he will unwind as he makes his way to the Minotaur, leaving a pathway to escape afterward.

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Why did the King of Athens make a deal with King Minos of Crete?

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To keep the people of Athens safe.

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Why do the people of Athens have to sacrifice fourteen young people to the Minotaur every year?

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King Minos of Crete wants to avenge the death of his son, who died serving King Aegeus.

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Who is the Minotaur?

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A mythical creature that is half-man and half-bull, residing in the labyrinth.

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What role does Ariadne play in the story?

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Ariadne helps Theseus by giving him a ball of thread to find his way out of the labyrinth.

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What is the significance of the labyrinth in the story?

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The labyrinth is a complex maze designed to hold the Minotaur and trap those who enter.

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Who is King Minos?

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The king of Crete who demands sacrifices from Athens.

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What does Theseus represent in the story?

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Theseus represents bravery and heroism as he confronts the Minotaur.