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Theseus

Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin

Meaning

Possibly derived from Greek τιθημι (tithemi) meaning "to set, to place". Theseus was a heroic king o

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Theseus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Courage
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Ambition
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Wisdom
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Spirituality

Famous People Named Theseus

Theseus

Theseus (, ; ) was the mythical king and founder-hero of Athens.

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HMS Theseus

There have been a number of warships in the Royal Navy that have borne the name HMS Theseus, from a wooden frigate to a light fleet carrier.

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur is a type of logic maze designed by Robert Abbott.

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Theseus Painter

The Theseus Painter was a decorator of vases in the black-figure style, active in Attica c.

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Theseus Rediscovering His Father's Sword

Theseus Rediscovering His Father's Sword is a c.

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