Associations to the word «Minos»

Wiktionary

MINOS, proper noun. (Greek mythology) The mythical king of Crete and the son of Zeus and Europa.

Dictionary definition

MINOS, noun. Son of Zeus and Europa; king of ancient Crete; ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth; after death Minos became a judge in the underworld.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.