Ariadne (Ἀριάδνη) was known as a Cretan princess in Greek mythology. Her parents were Minos (Μίνως) and Pasiphaё (Πασιφάη). Ariadne's siblings were: Glaucus, the Minotaur (Μῑνώταυρος), Phaedra, Catreus, Deucalion, and Androgeus.
She had her own symbols, such as: bull, string or thread, and serpent.
Ariadne was a wife of Dionysus (Δῐόνῡσος) and Theseus (Θησεύς).
She helped the Minotaur with her thread the labyrinth. Daedalus had taught Ariadne that.
Also, she was on the island Naxos. Ariadne gave birth to her children: Oenopion, Staphylus, and Thoas.
She met with other gods and goddesses.
There are many myths and legends about this weaving goddess.
Ariadne became popular in arts and culture. There are different paintings and sculptures about her.
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