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According to the story of Theseus, Athens was required by Minos of Crete to send 7 young men and 7 young women to be a sacrifice for the Minotaur. It was during the third such event that Theseus slayed the Minotaur. So as few as 14 and as many as 21.

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How many men were sacrificed for the minotaur?

Seven


What was Theseus doing before he killed the minotaur?

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Why was Theseus the Minotaur's enmey?

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