Who was king of crete?

Answer 1

King Minos, father of the half-man half-bull Minotaur. The Minotaur was contained in a complex labyrinth constructed by Minos and was given a sacrifice of Athenian youths every couple of years until he was slain by Theseus, heir to the throne of Athens.

Answer 2

The most notable ruler of Crete would be Minos. It is said that Minos was a crafty ruler who despised the architect Daedalus for making his daughters despise him. Minos many times used his influence as the ruler of Crete to pressure the kings of other nations who were helping Daedalus. It is said in Greek mythology that even after his death by the daughters of the king of Cocalus, Minos plaugued Daedalus in his dreams until Daedalus was able to hide from the "Ghost King" in his labyrinth.

Answer 3

In Greek Mythology, Minos.

Answer 4

Minos