minotaur
/'mainətɔ:/
Definition
- Noun:
- A mythical creature from Greek mythology: A "minotaur" is specifically a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a human.
- The Minotaur (proper noun): Often capitalized, it refers to the specific creature imprisoned in the Labyrinth on Crete, which was slain by the hero Theseus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The legend of the Minotaur is a famous story from Greek mythology.
- Theseus entered the Labyrinth to confront the Minotaur.
Advanced Usage
- "the Minotaur": When capitalized and preceded by "the," it almost always refers to the specific, singular monster of the Cretan myth.
- The fate of the Athenian youths was to be sacrificed to the Minotaur.
Variants and Related Words
- Minotaur-like (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a minotaur.
- The artist created a minotaur-like statue for the exhibition.
Synonyms
- Monster: A general term for a frightening imaginary creature.
- Hybrid creature: A being composed of parts from different animals or species.
Related Phrases
- "In the labyrinth of the Minotaur": Used metaphorically to describe being trapped in a complex, confusing, or dangerous situation.
- Navigating the government bureaucracy felt like being in the labyrinth of the Minotaur.
Noun
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(Greek mythology) a mythical monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man; slain by Theseus
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