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Theseus and the Minotaur

© Written by Tasha Guenther and illustrated by Leanne Guenther
Myth based on the original Greek legend

In the ancient lands of Greece, there was once a Prince named Androgeos. He was the son of King Minos of Crete. 

King Minos of CreteThe Prince’s excellence in valor granted him great abundance. He held high hopes of bringing much success and honor to the Cretan people. His feats of strength eventually saw him triumph over champions at the legendary

feast held in Athens.

Unfortunately for Androgeos, his success brought him a most significant tragedy: Aegeus, the King of Athens, had him assassinated. Aegeus was scornful because the Prince’s victories had left nothing for the Athenian heroes.

News of Androgeos’ murder traveled quickly to his father on Crete’s shores, and King Minos mourned the death of his son greatly. He now vowed to seek revenge.


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