The legend is that the builder Daedalus built it as a maze to house the mythical Minotaur - half man, half bull, at the palace of King Minos at Knossos in Crete.
Knossos
Knossos.
Minoans lived on Crete. They got their name from their legendary king, Minos. Minos built a large palace in Knossos. It was said to be so huge that you could easily lose your way. Some historians say that the palace itself was the famous labyrinth (you know, where the Minotaur lived).
The Minoan Civilisation was named after the mythical King Minos. Knossos Palace - Crete. During the Middle Period.
The palace of Knossos is also known as the labyrinth, so King Midas didn't build it.
The legend is that the builder Daedalus built it as a maze to house the mythical Minotaur - half man, half bull, at the palace of King Minos at Knossos in Crete.
Knossos
Knossos.
Minoans lived on Crete. They got their name from their legendary king, Minos. Minos built a large palace in Knossos. It was said to be so huge that you could easily lose your way. Some historians say that the palace itself was the famous labyrinth (you know, where the Minotaur lived).
I think you're referring to Knossos.
king Midas' bull or Minotaur lived in the labryth.
King Minos was the King of Mycenea, the civilization that pre-dates the ancient Greeks. He built labyrinths in his palace in order to keep the mythical beast Minotaur away from his wife.
The Island of Crete in the city of Knossos under King Minos' palace.
It was built as a Palace for the King.
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The Minoan Civilisation was named after the mythical King Minos. Knossos Palace - Crete. During the Middle Period.