From Theseus' battle with the minotaur to the epic siege of Troy, tales from Greek mythology have gripped humanity's imagination for millennia.

6 Little-Known Facts About Greek Mythology

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F rom Theseus' battle with the minotaur to the epic siege of Troy, tales from Greek mythology have gripped humanity's imagination for millennia. Likely originating with the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, these stories portray the adventures and foibles of gods and heroes. 

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