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Theseus
An ancient Greek mythological hero known for his heroic exploits and labors.
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Labor 1: Periphetes
The first labor of Theseus where he encounters and defeats the bandit Periphetes, who used a bronze club.
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Labor 2: Sinis
The second labor of Theseus where he defeats Sinis, who killed victims by ripping them apart with bent trees.
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Minotaur
A creature defeated by Theseus, known for residing in the labyrinth on the island of Crete.
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The Crommyonian Sow
A monstrous pig killed by Theseus, born from the monsters Echidna and Typhon.
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Sciron
A robber who threw his victims off a cliff into the sea, defeated by Theseus.
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King Cercyon
Theseus' fifth labor where he defeats the wrestling king Cercyon.
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Procrustes
Theseus' sixth labor where he kills Procrustes, who would forcibly adjust his guests to fit his bed.
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Orpheus
A musician who journeyed to the Underworld to save his wife Eurydice but ultimately lost her.
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Charon
The ferryman of the Underworld who transports souls across the river Styx.
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Cerberus
The three-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld.
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Tantalus
A figure punished in the Underworld by being eternally tantalized by food and drink he cannot reach.
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Sisyphus
A king who was punished to roll a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down endlessly.
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Phaethon
The son of Helios who tried to drive the sun chariot and failed, resulting in his tragic fall.
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Atalanta
A skilled huntress who was forced to marry only if a suitor could beat her in a footrace.
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Bellerophon
A hero who tamed Pegasus and defeated the Chimera.
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The Chimaera
A fire-breathing creature defeated by Bellerophon, born from Echidna and Typhon.
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Narcissus
A hunter who fell in love with his own reflection, leading to his demise.
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Arachne
A mortal who challenged Athena to a weaving contest and was turned into a spider.
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Jason
The hero who led an expedition to retrieve the Golden Fleece, aided by Medea.
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Medea
A sorceress who fell in love with Jason and aided him in his quest.
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Cetus
The sea monster sent to claim Andromeda as a sacrifice.
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Eurydice
Orpheus' wife, who dies from a snake bite and is lost in the Underworld.
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