What Theseus is known for

Theseus is known for giving freedom to the people of Athens once he became king. Once this happened he decided that he didn't want to control his kingdom and he wanted it to be a government of the people. He is also known for defeating Minotaur in the Labyrinth and saving fourteen people from a painful and fearful death. Another thing that made Theseus well known, even before he arrived in Athens, was defeating the bandits along the route of his travels. He had such an impact, that people grew up saying "Nothing without Theseus."