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In [[Greece|Greek]] [[Greek mythology|mythology]], '''Minos''' was the first king of [[Krete]], said to have been the son of [[Zeus]] and [[Europa (mythology)|Europa]]. He was also the husband of queen [[Pasiphae]]. | |||
''' | ==Biography== | ||
Born as the result of Zeus' dalliance<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Boeotia|Boeotia: Kadmeia]]</ref> with Europa<ref name="Gortyn">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Gortyn|Messara: Gortyn]]</ref>, Minos went on to become the king of Krete and the husband of queen Pasiphae. | |||
Minos | Following Pasiphae's gods-cursed tryst with the [[Kretan Bull]],<ref name="Gortyn" /> she gave birth to the [[Minotaur]]. Unable to kill the creature, King Minos instead ordered the architect [[Daidalos]] to create the infamous [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|Labyrinth]] beneath the [[Knossos Palace]], and placed the Minotaur there.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Knossos" – Birth of the Minotaur</ref> | ||
When the hero [[Herakles]] was commanded by King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]] to kill the Kretan Bull, the hero first sought out King Minos to ask his permission. Minos granted it. Instead of killing the beast, however, Herakles shipped it to Eurystheas, and the animal was released.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Messara|Messara: The Kretan Bull]]</ref> | |||
Some time afterwards, Minos' son {{Wiki|Androgeus (son of Minos)|Androgeos}} was slain by the Kretan Bull in [[Athens]]. Enraged, Minos commanded the Athenians to send fourteen of their finest men and women to Knossos' labyrinth each year for the Minotaur to eat.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Reparation</ref> This lasted until [[Theseus]] was sent, promising to kill the beast. In this, he was aided by Minos' daughter [[Ariadne]], who had fallen madly in love with the Athenian. After he had succeeded in his task, they left together for Athens.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – The Minotaur's Death</ref> | |||
==Influence and legacy== | ==Influence and legacy== | ||
By the 5th century BCE, a region of [[Messara]] was named after the king, called [[Minos' Legacy]]. Of special note in the region was the | By the 5th century BCE, a region of [[Messara]] was named after the king, called [[Minos' Legacy]]. Of special note in the region was the Knossos Palace.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
During the excavations at Knossos in the early 20th century, the archaeologist {{Wiki|Arthur Evans|Arthur John Evans}} named the [[Minoan civilization]] after king Minos.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Knossos" – Minoan Civilization</ref> | |||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Cretans]] | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:10, 15 October 2021
In Greek mythology, Minos was the first king of Krete, said to have been the son of Zeus and Europa. He was also the husband of queen Pasiphae.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Born as the result of Zeus' dalliance[1] with Europa[2], Minos went on to become the king of Krete and the husband of queen Pasiphae.
Following Pasiphae's gods-cursed tryst with the Kretan Bull,[2] she gave birth to the Minotaur. Unable to kill the creature, King Minos instead ordered the architect Daidalos to create the infamous Labyrinth beneath the Knossos Palace, and placed the Minotaur there.[3]
When the hero Herakles was commanded by King Eurystheas of Mycenae to kill the Kretan Bull, the hero first sought out King Minos to ask his permission. Minos granted it. Instead of killing the beast, however, Herakles shipped it to Eurystheas, and the animal was released.[4]
Some time afterwards, Minos' son Androgeos was slain by the Kretan Bull in Athens. Enraged, Minos commanded the Athenians to send fourteen of their finest men and women to Knossos' labyrinth each year for the Minotaur to eat.[5] This lasted until Theseus was sent, promising to kill the beast. In this, he was aided by Minos' daughter Ariadne, who had fallen madly in love with the Athenian. After he had succeeded in his task, they left together for Athens.[6]
Influence and legacy[edit | edit source]
By the 5th century BCE, a region of Messara was named after the king, called Minos' Legacy. Of special note in the region was the Knossos Palace.[7]
During the excavations at Knossos in the early 20th century, the archaeologist Arthur John Evans named the Minoan civilization after king Minos.[8]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Boeotia: Kadmeia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Messara: Gortyn
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Knossos" – Birth of the Minotaur
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Messara: The Kretan Bull
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Knossos" – Reparation
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Knossos" – The Minotaur's Death
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Knossos" – Minoan Civilization