In the mythology King Minos was the ruler of Knossos. He was born from the union
of Zeus and Europa. His wife Pasiphae bore a monster, half-bull and half-man,
the Minotaur. He was imprisoned in an underground labyrinth designed by
Deadalus.
human sacrifice
The purpose of this myth was to show the power of King Minos and Athens';
subjugation to the Minoan civilization
