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Which monster did Theseus defeat in the Labyrinth of Crete?
Answer
The Minotaur
Theseus defeated the Minotaur, a creature with a human body and bull's head, inside the Labyrinth designed by Daedalus on the island of Crete.
💡 Did you know?
According to legend, Theseus used a ball of yarn to find his way out of the Labyrinth after slaying the Minotaur.
Other options people guess
- The Gorgon
- The Sphinx
- Hydra
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- monsters
- crete
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