Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, became known for an act of love and courage that changed a hero’s fate. When Theseus arrived on the island to face the Minotaur — the fearsome creature imprisoned in the labyrinth built by Daedalus — it was Ariadne who gave him the thread that would guide him back to the exit. It wasn’t just an ingenious plan, but a tremendous risk: she was betraying her father to save a foreigner, driven by overwhelming passion.
After the successful escape, the two fled Crete together, but the ending wasn’t as romantic as the beginning. In Naxos, Ariadne was abandoned by Theseus, who sailed away without explanation. Some say it was at the gods’ command; others call it sheer cowardice. Alone on the island, she could have been consumed by grief — but fate, in its usual whimsy, had something greater in store.
Dionysus, god of wine and excess, found her and was captivated. Unlike Theseus, he offered not just companionship but a place among the immortals. Ariadne became his wife and received a golden crown which, when cast into the sky, became a constellation. From betrayed princess to celebrated goddess, she is remembered as a symbol of feminine courage, transformation, and rebirth after abandonment.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 450 g
Height: 9 cm
Length: 21 cm
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**Fragile product.
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