The Greeks glorified Theseus as the historical founder of Athens. Plutarchâs record of his life incorporates all known facts and legends about him, from his defeat of the minotaur to his actions as a political leader. As this work comes from Plutarchâs Parallel Lives, he draws many parallels between Theseus and his Roman counterpart, Romulus. Plutarchâs âThe Life of Theseusâ is a must-read for mythology buffs and anyone with an interest in Greek history and culture.