Ariadne is the daughter of Minos. In Greek mythology she was put in charge of the labrinth which held the Minotaur. This painting depicts her abandonment on the island of Naxos, after she had helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur.

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Ariadne is the daughter of Minos. In Greek mythology she was put in charge of the labrinth which held the Minotaur. This painting depicts her abandonment on the island of Naxos, after she had helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur.

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Photo credit: © WorldHistoryArchive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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