King Minos
Minos's labyrinth
Minos's curse
Now in Greek myth, Minos had a very complex relationship with bulls.
Meanwhile, Minos had raised a considerable fleet, and set out in search of Dedalus.
Daedalus was welcomed with open arms by Crete's King Minos.
In Greek myth, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos and helped the Athenian hero Theseus escape the Labyrinth and its Minotaur.
When it was finished, Minos then imprisoned Daedalus and his only son Icarus within the top of the tallest tower on the island where they were to remain for the rest of their lives.
So although we have no idea what the people of this rich civilisation around 1700 BC actually called themselves, Evans, believing he was uncovering the world of Minos, called them quite simply Minoans, and Minoans they've remained ever since.
King Minos
Minos's labyrinth
Minos's curse
Now in Greek myth, Minos had a very complex relationship with bulls.
Meanwhile, Minos had raised a considerable fleet, and set out in search of Dedalus.
Daedalus was welcomed with open arms by Crete's King Minos.
In Greek myth, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos and helped the Athenian hero Theseus escape the Labyrinth and its Minotaur.
When it was finished, Minos then imprisoned Daedalus and his only son Icarus within the top of the tallest tower on the island where they were to remain for the rest of their lives.
So although we have no idea what the people of this rich civilisation around 1700 BC actually called themselves, Evans, believing he was uncovering the world of Minos, called them quite simply Minoans, and Minoans they've remained ever since.
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