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Theseus

An ancient Greek mythological hero known for his heroic exploits and labors.

Labor 1: Periphetes

The first labor of Theseus where he encounters and defeats the bandit Periphetes, who used a bronze club.

Labor 2: Sinis

The second labor of Theseus where he defeats Sinis, who killed victims by ripping them apart with bent trees.

Minotaur

A creature defeated by Theseus, known for residing in the labyrinth on the island of Crete.

The Crommyonian Sow

A monstrous pig killed by Theseus, born from the monsters Echidna and Typhon.

Sciron

A robber who threw his victims off a cliff into the sea, defeated by Theseus.

King Cercyon

Theseus' fifth labor where he defeats the wrestling king Cercyon.

Procrustes

Theseus' sixth labor where he kills Procrustes, who would forcibly adjust his guests to fit his bed.

Orpheus

A musician who journeyed to the Underworld to save his wife Eurydice but ultimately lost her.

Charon

The ferryman of the Underworld who transports souls across the river Styx.

Cerberus

The three-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld.

Tantalus

A figure punished in the Underworld by being eternally tantalized by food and drink he cannot reach.

Sisyphus

A king who was punished to roll a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down endlessly.

Phaethon

The son of Helios who tried to drive the sun chariot and failed, resulting in his tragic fall.

Atalanta

A skilled huntress who was forced to marry only if a suitor could beat her in a footrace.

Bellerophon

A hero who tamed Pegasus and defeated the Chimera.

The Chimaera

A fire-breathing creature defeated by Bellerophon, born from Echidna and Typhon.

Narcissus

A hunter who fell in love with his own reflection, leading to his demise.

Arachne

A mortal who challenged Athena to a weaving contest and was turned into a spider.

Jason

The hero who led an expedition to retrieve the Golden Fleece, aided by Medea.

Medea

A sorceress who fell in love with Jason and aided him in his quest.

Cetus

The sea monster sent to claim Andromeda as a sacrifice.

Eurydice

Orpheus' wife, who dies from a snake bite and is lost in the Underworld.