A Guide to Greek Mythology on CretE
In a merging of history, mythology, and art the story of the Minotaur originates on Crete. The labyrinth below the Palace of Knossos is home to the half man and half bull. When Poseidon sent King Minos a snow-white bull to sacrifice, King Minos decided to keep the bull. In his anger Poseidon made the queen fall in love with the bull. Her offspring is the Minotaur. Left to lurk below the palace waiting to attack victims. Legend has it no one left alive.