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Theseus Hero

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Theseus More than Just a Hero
When someone hears the name Theseus the first thing that comes to mind is the story of the Minotaur. Theseus is known now in the modern age as the far-famed slayer of the mythological beast, but really he is so much more than just your everyday do gooder that exterminates wild beasts. He is the protector, defender, and friend to all helpless, defenseless, and poor beings wherever he may go.
Now how is the story of Theseus applicable today after nearly 2,500 years? Well today in the information age the western power has shifted from the continents of Europe and Asia to that of North America, and most notably the United States of America. As such the culture and the dynamics of society have changed drastically since
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