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The Minotaur, in Greek Mythology, was a monster of considerable size and strength. Queen Pasiphae of Crete had been inspired by a vengeful god to fall in love with a bull, with the result that the Minotaur was born- a monster half-man and half-bull that haunted the Labyrinth of King Minos, beneath the Palace of Knossos. It was built by Daedalos to contain the Minotaur, and had many traps and puzzles, rendering it impossible for the Minotaur, or the Minotaur's prey to escape from. The…

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The Minotaur in greek mythology is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by poet Ovid, a being "part man and part bull". He dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the athenian hero Theseus with the help of Minos' daughter Ariadne... Minotaur Painting, Minotaur Aesthetic, Labyrinth Minotaur, Labyrinth Greek Mythology, Theseus Greek Mythology, Minotaur Labyrinth, Epic Poetry, Mythological Art, House Of Leaves

The Minotaur in greek mythology is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by poet Ovid, a being "part man and part bull". He dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the athenian hero Theseus with the help of Minos' daughter…

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