minos

[US]/ˈmainɔs/
[UK]/ˈmaɪnəs/
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Translation

n. Minos (ang hari sa mitolohiyang Griyego, isang hukom sa underworld)

Phrases & Collocations

King Minos

Haring Minos

Minos's labyrinth

Ang labirint ni Minos

Minos's curse

Ang sumpa ni Minos

Real-world Examples

Now in Greek myth, Minos had a very complex relationship with bulls.

Sa mitolohiyang Griyego, si Minos ay mayroong napakakumplikadong relasyon sa mga toro.

Source: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

Meanwhile, Minos had raised a considerable fleet, and set out in search of Dedalus.

Samantala, nagtayo si Minos ng malaking hukbong-dagat, at umalis upang hanapin si Dedalus.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Daedalus was welcomed with open arms by Crete's King Minos.

Si Daedalus ay tinanggap nang buong puso ni Haring Minos ng Crete.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

In Greek myth, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos and helped the Athenian hero Theseus escape the Labyrinth and its Minotaur.

Sa mitolohiyang Griyego, si Ariadne ay ang anak na babae ni Haring Minos at tinulungan ang bayaning Atenyano na si Theseus na makatakas sa Labyrinth at sa Minotaur.

Source: The importance of English names.

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.

Nang matapos ito, ikinulong ni Minos si Daedalus at ang kanyang nag-iisang anak na si Icarus sa tuktok ng pinakamataas na tore sa isla kung saan sila mananahan sa buong buhay nila.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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.

Kaya kahit wala tayong ideya kung paano tinawag ng mga tao ng mayamang sibilisasyong ito ang kanilang sarili noong 1700 BC, si Evans, na naniniwalang natutuklasan niya ang mundo ni Minos, tinawag silang 'Minoan,' at Minoan pa rin sila hanggang ngayon.

Source: BBC documentary "A Hundred Treasures Talk About the Changes of Time"

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