minos

Thân thiện

King Minos ruled the island of Crete from his palace at Knossos.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A king in Greek mythology: Minos was the son of Zeus and Europa, and a legendary king of Crete. He is famous for ordering the construction of the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur. 2. A judge of the dead: In later myths, after his death, Minos became one of the judges of the dead in the underworld.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • King Minos demanded a tribute of young Athenians for the Minotaur.
  • In the afterlife, the souls were brought before Minos for judgment.

Advanced Usage

• "The justice of Minos": This phrase can refer to a stern, inflexible, or mythically authoritative form of judgment.
  • The committee's decision was final, delivered with the justice of Minos.

Variants and Related Words

• Minoan (adj): Pertaining to the Bronze Age civilization of Crete, named after the legendary King Minos.
  • The Minoan palace at Knossos is a major archaeological site.
• Minotaur (noun): The mythical creature, half-man and half-bull, imprisoned in the Labyrinth built for King Minos.

Synonyms

• Mythical ruler
• Underworld judge

Related Phrases

• To face a Minos: To be subjected to a severe or ultimate judgment.
  • The defendant felt he was facing a Minos in the stern judge.

Học thuật

Noun

1. son of Zeus and Europa; king of ancient Crete; ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth; after death Minos became a judge in the underworld

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