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Theseus refused to travel to Athens by boat because he wanted to prove his bravery and strength by taking the challenging overland route, which was infested with bandits and dangers. Additionally, by traveling overland, he could also pay homage to his father, Aegeus, by fulfilling the prophecy Aegeus had given him.

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