Use the myth "Theseus and the Minotaur" to answer the questions.

Theseus and the Minotaur

Which challenge does Theseus overcome in this myth?

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Responses

He defeats the Minotaur.
He defeats the Minotaur.

He saves Ariadne.
He saves Ariadne.

He rescues the other Athenians.
He rescues the other Athenians.

He conquers Crete.
He conquers Crete.
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In the myth of "Theseus and the Minotaur," the primary challenge that Theseus overcomes is:

He defeats the Minotaur.

This is the central conflict of the story, as Theseus enters the labyrinth to confront and ultimately slay the Minotaur, a creature that represents a significant threat to the Athenians.