Theseus the Greek Hero

Theseus was Athens's personal hero; he had all the qualities of the traditional heroes, such as strength and courage, but he also intelligence and wisdom.  He was an exceptional king. He led Athens's army on numerous victorious battles. He was recorded as the founder of Athens's democracy. He was recognized as the champion of the poor and oppressed.

As a child and youth he wanted to be like his cousin Heracles. He became a favorite friend of Heracles and they both had a part in saving each others lives.

As time passed he began going on irrational adventures.  Eventually he died in exile far from Athens.

Generations pasted without much thought being given to Theseus. At the time of the Persian wars solders of Athens came to believe that he was responsible for their victories because of visions of him that they had seen. A command from the Delphinium Oracle commanded the king to find Theseus's remains and return them to Athens; and he was reburied in a glorious tomb. 

Theseus is best known for his adventures and battles including: Theseus and the Minotaur; Medea and the Marathonian Bull,;Androgeus and the Pallantides; The Six Entrances of the Underworld; The abduction of Helen and encounter with Hades The Ship of Theseus was said to be kept for several centuries in honor of his valor.