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Archaeologists in Crete have discovered a 4000-year-old labyrinth in the home of the “minotaur” in Greek mythology. Stories ...

When they arrive in Crete the Athenians are locked in ... Part 3 Theseus enters the labyrinth, finds the Minotaur and kills it. He rewinds the thread to find his way out again and the Athenians ...

In one popular myth, Minos demands that Athens send 14 Athenian youths to Crete to be sacrificed to the fearsome Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull, who dwelled in the labyrinth on the island.

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful ... According to legend, it was also home to the mythical Minotaur of King Minos. The site was restored extensively by the famous archaeologist Arthur ...

King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur.

King Minos sacrifices the 'required' virgins to the Minotaur. As his wife lies dying, she confesses that her daughter has a twin she has secreted to avoid giving one of the girls to the Minotaur.

That was Homer, singing the praises of Crete, prosperous and cosmopolitan ... stepson that he had him imprisoned in the labyrinth, and there the Minotaur devoured a regular supply of maidens ...