Theseus and the Maze of the Minotaur

The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the best-known Greek myths, inspiring plays, films, books, and countless fantasy games. The Minotaur, originally a unique monster, has spawned an entire race of bull-headed ogres in games such as Dungeons & Dragons. But the slaying of the Minotaur is only one part of an entire cycle of tales recounting Theseus's adventures. This resource collects information from a wide range of sources and sets the stories in historical context, showing how myths that have been passed down through the centuries help reflect actual Bronze Age events.