In "Theseus and the Minotaur" by Johanna Ehrmann, the ancient tale unfolds as the brave hero Theseus travels to Crete, determined to confront the terrifying Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature residing in a labyrinth. This monstrous being demands tribute in the form of Athenian youths, but Theseus volunteers as one of the tributes, vowing to end the terror. With the help of Princess Ariadne, who provides him with a magical thread to navigate the labyrinth, Theseus faces the beast in a fierce battle. His triumph brings freedom to Athens, showcasing themes of courage, cleverness, and the fight against tyranny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Junior Graphic, Junior Graphic Myths, Myths .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.
There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by PowerKids Press .
This book contains the following story:
Theseus and the Minotaur
The Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Theseus, a hero from Athens, volunteered to enter the Labyrinth of Crete to slay the Minotaur, a half-human, half-bull monster. With the help of Ariadne, who provided him with a thread to find his way back, Theseus defeated the Minotaur.