Theseus was embraced by Athenians as a symbol of their city. In a fresco from Pompeii, one of the young Athenians who has been released shows his gratitude to Theseus.

Theseus is considered Athens’ founder and its greatest mythical hero. While the stories of his life (which, like all myths, sometimes conflict with one another) are filled with amazing deeds, he ...

Tales from Ancient Greece. Ancient Greek mythology. KS2. Theseus and the Minotaur. Theseus travels to the court of King Minos to fight the half-man, half-bull, Minotaur. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.