Myth and the Coming-of-Age Catalyst The myth of the Minotaur pits a beast which is symbolic of destruction against a youth who strives to kill the creature in order to identify himself as an adult. Through exploring the symbolism present within the myth, it can be seen that the killing of the Minotaur was a catalyst event which enabled Theseus to transform from a child to an adult. Pages: 4 Bibliography: Content-Di source(s) listed Filename: 22212 7036humanities.doc Price: 35.80