Associations to the word «Theseus»

Wiktionary

THESEUS, proper noun. A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.
THÊSEUS, proper noun. Dated form of Theseus.

Dictionary definition

THESEUS, noun. (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica.

Wise words

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