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the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and escape the Labyrinth, and later became the wife of the god Dionysus
Who is "Ariadne"?
Ariadne is a character from Greek mythology known for her role in the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. She was the daughter of King Minos of Crete. When Theseus, a hero from Athens, entered the labyrinth to confront the Minotaur, Ariadne fell in love with him and decided to help him. She provided Theseus with a ball of thread that he used to navigate the labyrinth and find his way out after slaying the Minotaur. Afterward, Ariadne fled with Theseus, but he abandoned her on the island of Naxos. However, she was later rescued by the god Dionysus, who fell in love with her, and they married. Her story highlights themes of love, betrayal, and the dramatic twists of fate.
