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	Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*The fresco of cup-bearers is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kreta-Knossos02.jpg Procession fresco] ~~found in Knossos.~~		The fresco of cup-bearers seen in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kreta-Knossos02.jpg Procession fresco], and the mural featuring a [[Griffin (mythology)\|griffin]] is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Armon_Knossos_P1060050.JPG Griffin fresco], both found in Knossos.
	*The mural featuring a griffin is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Armon_Knossos_P1060050.JPG Griffin fresco] found in Knossos.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]		[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]
	The '''Minoan civilization''' was a civilization which flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in the {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}} from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].		The '''Minoan civilization''' was a civilization which flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in the {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}} from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].

	==History==		==History==
	The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">~~''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' –~~ ''[[Discovery Tour]]'' – "~~[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities\|Famous Cities]]~~" – ~~Knossos:~~ Minoan Civilization</ref>		The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Knossos" – Minoan Civilization</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />		This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />

	[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki\|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "~~Famous Cities~~" – ~~Knossos:~~ The Birth of the Minotaur</ref>		[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki\|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – The Birth of the Minotaur</ref>

	==Art==		==Art==
	The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki\|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "~~Famous Cities~~" – ~~Knossos:~~ Minoan Art</ref>		The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki\|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Minoan Art</ref>

	A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki\|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" />		A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki\|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" />

	==End==		==End==
	After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "~~Famous Cities~~" – ~~Knossos:~~ Knossos</ref>		After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Knossos</ref>

	==Legacy and influence==		==Legacy and influence==

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	[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]		[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]
	The '''Minoan civilization''' was a ~~culture that~~ flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].		The '''Minoan civilization''' was a civilization which flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in the {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}} from 2700 to 1350 BCE. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].

	==History==		==History==
	The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities\|Famous Cities]]" – Knossos: Minoan Civilization</ref>		The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities\|Famous Cities]]" – Knossos: Minoan Civilization</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
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			Knossos Palace.jpg\|Knossos Palace, one of the most renowed Minoan sites
	ACOd-mural-MinoanCup-bearerFresco.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring cup-bearers		ACOd-mural-MinoanCup-bearerFresco.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring cup-bearers
	ACOd-mural-MinoanGriffinFresco+.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring a griffin, [[lion]]s and antelopes		ACOd-mural-MinoanGriffinFresco+.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring a griffin, [[lion]]s and antelopes

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	[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]		[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]
	The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].		The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].

	==History==		==History==
	The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities\|Famous Cities]]'' – Knossos: Minoan Civilization</ref>		The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki\|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period\|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities\|Famous Cities]]" – Knossos: Minoan Civilization</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />		This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />

	[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki\|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: The Birth of the Minotaur</ref>		[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki\|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour'' – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: The Birth of the Minotaur</ref>

	==Art==		==Art==
	The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki\|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: Minoan Art</ref>		The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki\|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour'' – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: Minoan Art</ref>

	A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki\|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" />		A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki\|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" />

	==End==		==End==
	After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: Knossos</ref>		After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour'' – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: Knossos</ref>

	==Legacy and influence==		==Legacy and influence==

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	==Legacy and influence==		==Legacy and influence==
	Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

			==Trivia==
			*The fresco of cup-bearers is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kreta-Knossos02.jpg Procession fresco] found in Knossos.
			*The mural featuring a griffin is based on the [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Armon_Knossos_P1060050.JPG Griffin fresco] found in Knossos.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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			[[File:ACOd-mural-MinoanBullleapingFresco.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A Minoan bull-leaping fresco]]
	The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].		The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].

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	==Legacy and influence==		==Legacy and influence==
	Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
			ACOd-mural-MinoanCup-bearerFresco.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring cup-bearers
			ACOd-mural-MinoanGriffinFresco+.jpg\|A Minoan mural featuring a griffin, [[lion]]s and antelopes
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].		The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece\|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki\|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki\|Arthur Evans\|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].
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	==Economy==		==Economy==
	This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />		This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />

			[[Cattle]] were valued, especially bulls, and they are mentioned in documents written in {{Wiki\|Linear B}}.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: The Birth of the Minotaur</ref>

			==Art==
			The Minoan civilization created its own writing modes, first using what is known as {{Wiki\|Linear A}} and then later Linear B, used to record things like business transactions. These were discovered by the archaeologist Arthur John Evans.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: Minoan Art</ref>

			A notable amount of Minoan art depicts bulls, the best known example being the {{Wiki\|Bull-Leaping Fresco}}, found on the wall of the Knossos Palace.<ref name="The Birth of the Minotaur" />

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	==Legacy and influence==		==Legacy and influence==
	Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]] lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>		Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls\|Labyrinth]], lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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The '''Minoan civilization''' was a culture that flourished on the [[Greece|Greek]] island of [[Krete]] in {{Wiki|Bronze Age}}. It was named by the archaeologist {{Wiki|Arthur Evans|Arthur John Evans}} after king [[Minos]].

==History==
The golden age of the Minoan civilization lasted from around 1700 BCE to around 1400 BCE was also called the {{Wiki|Minoan chronology#Neopalatial period|Neopalatial period}} due to the building, destroying, and rebuilding of palaces, chief among them the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref name="Civilization">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]'' – Knossos: Minoan Civilization</ref>

==Economy==
This culture thrived on trade, and its influence extended over the eastern Mediterranean, usually through peaceful means.<ref name="Civilization" />

==End==
After 1400 BCE, the [[Mycenae]]ans from the mainland Greece conquered Krete, and the Minoan palace centers collapsed, signalling the end of the Minoan civilization.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Famous Cities'' – Knossos: Knossos</ref>

==Legacy and influence==
Due to the extent of the Minoan civilization, it influenced the myths and histories of Greece in general. The [[Minotaur]], 'bull of Minos', and the inhabitant of [[Daidalos]]' [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|Labyrinth]] lived on in Greek retellings into modern age.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Discovery Tour]]''

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