Minotaur: The Powerful Bull-Headed Monster from Mythology
ContentsEtymology and Names The Myth of Minotaur The Origins of Minos The Wrath of Poseidon Minotaur’s BirthThe LabyrinthMinos’ Revenge on the Athenians The Deadly Mission…
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Rare intact tomb from the Late Minoan Period discovered in the Greek island of Crete
Archaeological excavation in eastern Crete has brought to light an intact chamber tomb from the late Minoan period. Found in the town of Ierapetra in…
Archaeologists possibly discover the earliest known Greek art inside a cave
The Asphendou Cave in Crete is possibly the home to the earliest known Greek art, with the artwork itself dating back to the last Ice…
Farmer stumbles across an exquisite ancient Roman statue in Crete
Recently Greece was struck by a very heavy cold, which included rain, wind and snow. Even in the southernmost part of the country, including southeastern…
Almost 2-ft high sculptures of Ancient Greek gods discovered in Crete
Greek art and architecture had remarkably influenced the societal, cultural and artistic flowerings during the Renaissance period in Europe. And now one can see the…
