minos
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.
Noun
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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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