Because he wanted to kill the Minotaur and end the terror.
Theseus volunteered to go to Crete to confront the Minotaur and end the tribute of Athenian youths being sent as sacrifices to the beast. His motivations were driven by a desire to prove his bravery and to protect his city from the tyranny of King Minos. Additionally, he sought to rescue his friend, who was among the youths sent to Crete. By volunteering, Theseus aimed to demonstrate his heroism and secure his legacy.
Theseus defeats the Minotaur from the Labyrinth on the island of Crete.
Theseus was from Athens. He fought the Minotaur in Crete.
Crete
Theseus was beloved by a Princess of Crete, Ariadne, who helped him escape the Labyrinth.
It comes from Crete
Crete or Athens.
Well, the minotaur was housed in Crete...
Theseus kills a few creatures in Greek myth, but the most famous is the Minotaur.
Theseus abandoned Ariadne because he forgot to take her with him when he left the island of Crete after defeating the Minotaur.
The battle between Theseus and the Minotaur occured in the Labryinth. The Labyrinth was located in the city of Knossos on the island of Crete.
Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, the king of Crete.