Size Matters Theseus was probably the greatest hero of Athens in ancient Greece. He was born the son of Aigeus, King of Athens. Aithra, Theseus' mother, was raped by Poseidon on the same night that she slept with King Aigeus; Theseus’ parentage was uncertain. During his life as Prince and ultimately King of Athens, he undertook six test and quest missions. He participated in the great Calydonian Boar hunt, defeated the Amazons, and killed the Minotaur. The Minotaur was a monster that was...
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