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Minoan Civilization
The Minoan Civilization developed in the Bronze Age on the island of Crete and thrived on trade from Aegean population centers, Egypt, the Levant, Cyprus, and Anatolia from approximately the 27th century BC to the 15th century BC. It is most famous for the Palace at Knossos where its kings lived.
871 Questions
How did the Minoan civilization influence the Greek civilization?
As they were 2 of the 3 first major greek civilizations (the first was the Cycladic) their influence was great.The Minoan civ specially in maritime technology and in architecture and the Mycenaean civ in language and in the organization of the state.
Who was Knossos labyrinth builder?
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.
Most historians believe the destruction of the Minoan civilization on Crete was the result of what?
They believe the destruction was a result of invasion by mainland Greeks known as the Mycenaeans
What creatures are in shadow of the minotaur?
there is a thee headed snake and a gaint minotaur there is a thee headed snake and a gaint minotaur
What are the conflicts in the minotaur?
In the myth of the Minotaur, the primary conflicts revolve around the struggle between human and beast, as the Minotaur represents the consequences of human hubris and divine retribution. King Minos's refusal to sacrifice the magnificent bull results in the birth of the Minotaur, leading to the creature's imprisonment in the Labyrinth and the subsequent sacrifice of Athenian youths. Additionally, Theseus's quest to defeat the Minotaur symbolizes the battle between civilization and barbarism, as he seeks to end the cycle of violence and restore order. These conflicts highlight themes of fate, identity, and the struggle against monstrous forces.
Is Minos the Cretan word for king?
Minos is supposed to be just the name of the mythical king of Crete, but it is not clear if it was really a name or a title, the Cretan word for "king", or the name of a particular king that was subsequently used as a title. It is true that there is a similarity between Minos and the names of other ancient founder-kings, such as Menes of Egypt, Mannus of Germany, Manu of India, etc.
freshwater minos eat tiny particles in the water that are barley known to be seen. at almost any water surface you put them in has these particles(not in pools or anything that is not in the wild) i am raising some now and they are doing just fine in the river water i have put them in.
How many people does King Mino sarcrifice a year for the gods?
The Greeks gods, as far as I know, never required human sacrifice, however, King Minos did feed the minotaur seven people from athen every year.
Who would win in a fight a Cyclops or a Minotaur?
If it was a fist fight I would say the cyclops. But if it were a battle of brains the minotaur.
Answer 2:
There was no such fight, so what is the use guessing?
What are facts about the minotaur?
- that the minotaur was the head of a bull on a humans head
- the minotaur was held in the labyrinth
- the minotaur only killed the people and did not eat them
How do you get a Minotaur on tap zoo?
Minotaur is a cross breed between a Gorilla and an African Buffalo. It is available after level 8 and will cost you 35,000 coins
