Minos

American

[mahy-nuhs, -nos] / ˈmaɪ nəs, -nɒs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a king of Crete: he ordered Daedalus to build the Labyrinth.

Minos British

/ ˈmaɪnɒs /

noun

Greek myth a king of Crete for whom Daedalus built the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur

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Given the psychosexual complexity he cultivated, it’s little surprise that Picasso identified with the Minotaur — part bull, part man — who did battle in Greek mythology with Theseus in King Minos’s Cretan labyrinth.

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Europa subsequently gave birth to Minos, the first in a great line of ancient European kings and law-giving judges.

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“We always like to say Minos likes to create beautiful spaces that kill,” said Robitel.

From Los Angeles Times

She wants justice and vengeance on Minos, but she’s so smart she can’t help but solve whatever puzzle is in front of her.

From Seattle Times

In the early days of development, Hades — then referred to as “Minos” — followed Theseus as he explored the labyrinth of Crete.

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