The KNOSOS was the center of Minoan civilization and seat of King Minos. According to legend, here was the Labyrinth
The KNOSOS was the center of Minoan civilization and seat of King Minos. According to legend, here was the Labyrinth

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Knossos Mythology

The KNOSOS was the center of Minoan civilization and seat of King Minos. According to legend, here was the Labyrinth that Daedalus built to imprison Minotaur. Knossos symbolizes the power, technological skill and mystery of ancient Crete.

See also: Minos, Minotaur, Daedalus, Theseus, Ariadne

Center of Minoan civilization and Labyrinth of the Minotaur. More info: https://mythoi.org/en/knosos/

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