The story of Ariadne and Theseus is a myth from ancient Greek mythology. Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete, and Theseus was a young hero from Athens.
Theseus arrived in Crete with the purpose of participating in the dangerous competition of the seven youths and seven maidens who were sent into the Labyrinth, a complex maze where the Minotaur, a terrifying creature, was hidden. Ariadne was in love with Theseus and decided to help him in his perilous battle with the Minotaur.
Her love for Theseus led her to give him the magical "thread", which was essentially a guide to finding his way out of the Labyrinth. This "thread" symbolized her faith and dedication to Theseus, serving as a way to help him survive and escape the terrifying Minotaur and the Labyrinth.