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A magic string that led Theseus out of the labyrinth. Answer 2: The ball of red yarn need not have been at all magic. Ariadne held one end, Theseus unrolled the yarn as he proceeded into the labyrinth, killed the Minotaur, rolled up the yarn and found himself back with Ariadne.
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Who helps Theseus escape from the labyrinth?
ariadne
Why did ariadne deceive her father when she helped theseus?
For love of Theseus.
Why did Theseus abandon Ariadne?
Theseus abandoned Ariadne because he forgot to take her with him when he left the island of Crete after defeating the Minotaur.
What is the legend of Theseus and Ariadne on the rock?
Click the Ariadne link below and read all about Theseus and Ariadne. She was not on a rock, though. Maybe you have mixed their stories with the one about Perseus and Andromeda. She was tied to a rock.
What does the thread of Ariadne mean?
Ariadne gave a string to Theseus to guide his way into the labyrinth
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