The sea captain sailed to Athens and told King Aegeus that Minos had need of his chief architect and as Minos was the most powerful leader of those times, King Aegeus could not deny him his wish. When he heard this, King Minos ordered the sea captain to fetch Deadalus to Crete. It was designed by Deadalus, and the Athenians boast that he is the most brilliant architect who has ever lived." For instance, when Minos wanted to build a palace that would strike awe and wonder into all who laid eyes on it, he asked his sea captain, "Of all the palaces you have seen, on all your travels over the seas, which was the most magnificent?" To which the sea captain replied, "Your Majesty, the King of Athens' Palace of Aegeus surpasses all others for its beauty and grace. Minos built a navy, and his ships sailed far and wide, bringing back goods, taxes, and something even more important than those knowledge. The father of Minos was none other than Zeus, lord of all the gods, and he made sure that his son’s wealth and power only grew and grew. You can still see the remains of his palace today, at Knossos.Ī long time ago - almost before history began - King Minos ruled the lovely island of Crete. A little history about about King Minos of Crete is woven into the story. It also has touch of a romance and the bitter after-taste of a betrayal. This is an exciting story of a duel between a monster and a man which took place in a dark underground labyrinth.
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