minos

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, a king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa.

  - "Minos was a just and wise ruler of Crete."
  - "The Minotaur, a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, was kept in the Labyrinth built by Daedalus for Minos."

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Rhymes

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minos , Roses , poses , grows.

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Variants

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Minos

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'minos', meaning 'moon' or 'full moon'.

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Trivia

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1. Minos was the father of Androgeus, Ariadne, and Phaedra.

2. Minos was said to have been given the throne of Crete by Zeus, who had taken the form of a bull to seduce Europa.

3. Minos was known for his just rule and was considered a lawgiver in Greek mythology.

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1. Minotaur: A creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, kept in the Labyrinth built for Minos.

2. Labyrinth: A maze-like construction built for Minos to house the Minotaur.

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Culture

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Minos is most famous for his role in the myth of the Minotaur, a creature that was kept in the Labyrinth, a maze-like construction designed by Daedalus and Icarus. Minos is also known for his just and wise rule over Crete.

How to Memorize "minos"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a king with a crown, ruling over the land of Crete. Imagine him as a wise and just ruler, beloved by his people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Minos' with the moon, as the name is derived from the Greek word for 'moon' or 'full moon'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Minos' as 'Moon-os', the king of Crete.

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