Which Greek mythological figure was responsible for ending the terror caused by the Minotaur?

Theseus is the mythological figure known for ending the terror caused by the Minotaur. According to Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a monstrous creature that inhabited the Labyrinth on the island of Crete and was the offspring of Pasiphaë and a bull. Every nine years, a tribute of Athenian youths was sent to Crete as a sacrifice to the Minotaur.

Theseus volunteered to be one of the tributes and, with the help of Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos, he was able to navigate the Labyrinth. He used a ball of thread given to him by Ariadne to mark his path, allowing him to find his way back after confronting and defeating the Minotaur in battle. This act not only freed the Athenians from the horrific sacrifices but also solidified Theseus's status as a hero in Greek mythology.

The other figures mentioned, such as Perseus, Hercules, and Odysseus, are significant in their own right but are not associated with the Minotaur's defeat. Perseus is famed for slaying Medusa, Hercules is known for completing the Twelve Labors, and Odysseus had his own trials during the Trojan War and