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Jun 21, 2024 · Minotaur, in Greek mythology, a fabulous monster of Crete that had the body of a man and the head of a bull. It was the offspring of Pasiphae, the wife of Minos, and a snow-white bull sent to Minos by the god Poseidon for sacrifice.
1 day ago · In this video, we will explore the fascinating world of the Minoans, an ancient civilization from the island of Crete. Learn about their culture, their impre...
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Jun 22, 2024 · Poseidon's wrath caused Pasiphae to fall for the bull, and their offspring, the Minotaur, was confined within a labyrinthine structure crafted by Daedalus at King Minos’ request.
Jun 27, 2024 · Daedalus, mythical Greek inventor, architect, and sculptor who was said to have built, among other things, the paradigmatic Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. Ancient sources for the legends of Daedalus give varying accounts of his parentage.
Jun 17, 2024 · Image: The Minotaur, tondo of an Attic bilingual kylix. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a monstrous creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. This fearsome beast was the offspring of Pasiphaë, the wife of King Minos of Crete, and a magnificent bull sent by the god Poseidon.
Jun 27, 2024 · Minos, legendary ruler of Crete; he was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and of Europa, a Phoenician princess and personification of the continent of Europe. Minos obtained the Cretan throne by the aid of the Greek god Poseidon, and from Knossos (or Gortyn) he gained control over the Aegean.
Jun 13, 2024 · According to a statement from the Greek Ministry of Culture, the unusual construction is the first of its kind to be discovered in Crete and was likely built by the Minoans between 2000 and 1700...
