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Minos

Syllabification: (Mi·nos)
Pronunciation: /ˈmīˌnäs, -nôs/

Greek Mythology
Definition of Minos
  • a legendary king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. His wife Pasiphaë gave birth to the Minotaur; Minos later exacted tribute from Athens in the form of young people to be devoured by the monster.

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