Which monster was defeated by Theseus in the labyrinth of Crete?
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Correct answer: Minotaur
Theseus defeated the Minotaur — a creature with a man's body and a bull's head — in the labyrinth of Crete. He navigated the maze using a thread given to him by Ariadne.
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