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In [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, '''Minos''' was the first king of [[Krete]], said to have been the son of [[Zeus]] and [[Europa (mythology)|Europa]]. | In [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, '''Minos''' was the first king of [[Krete]], said to have been the son of [[Zeus]] and [[Europa (mythology)|Europa]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 21 September 2019
In Greek mythology, Minos was the first king of Krete, said to have been the son of Zeus and Europa.
He was regarded as the one on whose orders the architect Daidalos wrought the infamous Labyrinth that housed the Minotaur.[1]
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 Knossos Palace.[1]
Trivia
- The Minoan civilization was named after him.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References