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"Minoan" is the adjective form of "Minos"; "Minos" was the name of an ancient, probably mythical king of Crete. (Alternatively, "Minos" may have been the Cretan word for "king".) In Greek legend and mythology, Minos had an elaborate maze named the "Labyrinth", in which he kept a monster named for himself, the "Minotaur".

Minos' city was Knossos, on the north central coast of Crete, near 35 20N 020 08E.

"Minoan" could be applied descriptively to clothing, architecture or pottery made near or in the style of ancient Crete.


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