{"id":550,"date":"2026-04-17T08:23:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/?page_id=550"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:34:03","slug":"percy-jackson-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/?page_id=550","title":{"rendered":"Percy Jackson Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"15\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-04-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-04-3.jpg 848w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-04-3-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-04-3-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-04-3-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-02-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-02-1-3.jpg 848w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-02-1-3-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-02-1-3-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-02-1-3-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-palace-greek-mythology-03-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-palace-greek-mythology-03-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-palace-greek-mythology-03-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-palace-greek-mythology-03-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-palace-greek-mythology-03-1-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-01-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-01-6.jpg 848w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-01-6-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-01-6-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knossosguides.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/knossos-01-6-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-987cbee212a4d1d67a8d6d2d361acf0c\"><strong>Knossos Palace Percy Jackson-Themed Private Tour with Licensed Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36c69767cb56fed09adec6a8c623d38e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9148d809688bc48cad2fed5b334d0acc wp-block-paragraph\">Step into Greek mythology with a Percy Jackson-inspired private tour of Knossos Palace. Designed for families and fans of mythology, this engaging experience follows the legends of the Minotaur, King Minos, and Theseus\u2014brought to life by a licensed guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f3935523dadf97c90b2a820855fa8a97 wp-block-paragraph\">Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and modern demigods with this unforgettable&nbsp;<strong>Percy Jackson-inspired private tour of Knossos Palace<\/strong>, where myth and history collide in spectacular fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-340dad5d46a24abe6bf3935bd92ea806 wp-block-paragraph\">Guided by a licensed expert\u2014your very own&nbsp;<strong>Ariadne through the Labyrinth<\/strong>\u2014you\u2019ll dive deep into the world of&nbsp;<strong>Greek mythology<\/strong>, uncovering legendary tales such as&nbsp;<strong>Theseus and the Minotaur<\/strong>, the tragic story of&nbsp;<strong>King Aegeus<\/strong>, and the secrets of&nbsp;<strong>King Minos\u2019 Palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4bdaa39aae660e6085b0083bc96366fb wp-block-paragraph\">As you wander the sprawling&nbsp;<strong>20,000 m\u00b2 ruins of Knossos<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll explore the very settings that inspired countless myths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d02e3acb2f791a74cd05e6f42929e63f\">The\u00a0<strong>Throne Room of King Minos<\/strong>, Europe\u2019s oldest known royal seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0bcf77858457e5755c58149eb56add44\">The beautifully decorated\u00a0<strong>Dolphin Apartment of Queen Pasiphae<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-91e30b411db5fb831e38d8d5d086d0b4\">The ancient ceremonial path said to be walked by the Athenian youths sent to face the Minotaur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d7c25ee47101982fcddcce3cb2a79aea\">The intricate palace layout that inspired the legend of the\u00a0<strong>Labyrinth<\/strong>\u00a0itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6a2f46818d6c76497e02565967032b21 wp-block-paragraph\">This tour brings the mythology behind the stones to life. Through lively storytelling and theatrical flair, your guide paints vivid scenes of gods, monsters, and heroes\u2014making it feel as though&nbsp;<strong>Percy Jackson, Annabeth, and Grover<\/strong>&nbsp;might leap out from around the next corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-56ba1f511dfaf5c6edc22290a0de0d9d wp-block-paragraph\">With references drawn from&nbsp;<strong>Rick Riordan\u2019s beloved novels<\/strong>, your experience is crafted to both entertain and educate. It&#8217;s perfect for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-45e2868dc8346d0a3b04a1780ff531d9\">Families seeking an engaging introduction to Greek mythology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bac38070478f37fa1e44b1a185394f12\">Young travelers who love Percy Jackson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a22fdfbed8ebc6d75ef156615cfb776a\">Adults with a passion for ancient stories and epic quests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-73ade07c6e8dca76cc7180544b95616a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feel the myths under your feet, breathe in the history, and stand where legends once roamed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7805ee96f26b81a2c893e8c354a9290d wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll leave with more than just facts\u2014you\u2019ll carry the echoes of ancient tales and heroic footsteps that shaped Western storytelling for millennia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Product Highlights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e0dcd7e11fb21b4ca8056badb76b913e\">Private mythology-themed tour of\u00a0<strong>Knossos Palace<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-84db9a4263df28636cd848b1c9a472a4\">Based on the\u00a0<strong>Percy Jackson universe<\/strong>\u00a0and Greek legends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-683bbc77e0b28888ed0a8eab43969715\">Visit the\u00a0<strong>Labyrinth of the Minotaur<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Throne Room<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Queen Pasiphae\u2019s chamber<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fa4ff324ca8d40ba0b2a8277118a3f15\">Follow Theseus\u2019 mythical path from Athens to Crete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e67e2f3a098daf2f200edf08c90478d0\">Led by a\u00a0<strong>licensed English-speaking guide<\/strong>\u00a0skilled in storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-dc9735f5eb5749efaa68a2dbd6630b70\">Perfect for kids, families, and lovers of mythology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b6caa9a0b063e3e94e944d74f9d51b35\"><strong>Skip-the-Line Entry<\/strong>\u00a0and check-in assistance included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8832f09d03ede966b1e9b73be2fbd66a\">90-minute\u00a0<strong>private guided tour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e26cd1af6108343d6e9b7f0f79a39613\">Licensed English-speaking guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-436ddd5c67d4e5b1ae0e8fabf6adbbdb\">On-site check-in support at the\u00a0<strong>WeGuide.gr \u2013 Meeting Point<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d9c775936f97404820520c3001f64955\">Mythology-inspired storytelling throughout the visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5b3cc8aa2cb3e8ed584d27e3c3f6795d\">Skip-the-Line service (entry ticket not included unless booked as package)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exclusions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2db64088fcf0b11f5f5661cd3d97dbf7\">Entry ticket to Knossos Palace (<em>available as an add-on,<\/em>\u00a0\u20ac20 per adult 18+; free for citizens under 18, with valid ID)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fad514ad93db19ec7cc572b2bf683cbe\">Hotel pickup and drop-off\u00a0<em>(available as an add-on)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7de3f1d055770bcec978ed2f68af1d69\">Food and drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d56d853d1b3c46d0e6a160e2a8d60285\">Tips and gratuities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meeting Point:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6f70eff46c03144dc1588eca82dfe506 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Palace of Knossos \u2013 Main Entrance<\/strong><br>In front of the official Ticket Office.<br>Look for the&nbsp;<strong>\u201cWeGuide.gr \u2013 Meeting Point\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;sign held by our representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Info:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-602726d7aeb665940267048ef722cb37\">This tour involves moderate walking on uneven surfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3c2b412928d4edda0000ce508dcd5625\">Not wheelchair accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2775ebc079e2034080f8a1a59a3c145f\">Bring sun protection and water, especially in summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meeting Point<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3960af0f4ffa6cf6893666fe253df71e wp-block-paragraph\">We are in front of the main gate of Knossos Palace<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div\n            id=\"wpmapblock_9230eb68\"\n            data-settings='{&quot;map_marker&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lat&quot;:&quot;35.2980573&quot;,&quot;lng&quot;:&quot;25.1628132&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Knossos&quot;,&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;iconType&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;customIconUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;customIconWidth&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;customIconHeight&quot;:&quot;40&quot;}],&quot;map_zoom&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;scroll_wheel_zoom&quot;:false,&quot;map_type&quot;:&quot;GM&quot;,&quot;center_index&quot;:0}'\n            class=\"wpmapblockrender\"\n            style=\"\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\theight: 500px;\n\t\t\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\">Book Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block cb-single-slide\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"4\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;1000&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Theseus and the Minotaur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e9681140a36c72b7ebb4b31f542f547a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Androgeus, son of Minos, had been killed by the Athenians, who were jealous of the victories he had won at the Panathenaic festival. Others say he was killed at Marathon by the Cretan Bull, his mother&#8217;s former taurine lover, which Aegeus, king of Athens, had commanded him to slay. The common tradition is that Minos waged war to avenge the death of his son and won. Catullus, in his account of the Minotaur&#8217;s birth, refers to another version in which Athens was &#8220;compelled by the cruel plague to pay penalties for the killing of Androgeos.&#8221; Aegeus had to avert the plague caused by his crime by sending &#8220;young men at the same time as the best of unwed girls as a feast&#8221; to the Minotaur. Minos required that seven Athenian youths and seven maidens, drawn by lots, be sent every seventh or ninth year to be devoured by the Minotaur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5e86b3cedb90cbae7c0c30707ece300d wp-block-paragraph\">When the third sacrifice approached, Theseus volunteered to slay the monster. He promised his father, Aegeus, that he would put up a white sail on his journey back home if he was successful, but would have the crew put up black sails if he was killed. In Crete, Minos&#8217; daughter Ariadne fell madly in love with Theseus and helped him navigate the labyrinth. In most accounts she gave him a ball of thread, allowing him to retrace his path. Theseus killed the Minotaur with the sword of Aegeus and led the other Athenians back out of the labyrinth. On the way home, Theseus abandoned Ariadne on the island of Naxos and continued. He neglected, however, to put up the white sail. King Aegeus, from his lookout on Cape Sounion, saw the black-sailed ship approach and, presuming his son dead, committed suicide by throwing himself into the sea that is since named after him. This act secured the throne for Theseus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Minotaur and Knossos palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-46387880feb18aaa7a929baa71e8c90b wp-block-paragraph\">The Greek legend of the Minotaur and the city of Knossos have long been the subjects of artistic fascination. Merging history, mythology, and art, we take a closer look at the legacy of the Minotaur in art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-dc773ee20b5ce488396fabba6add61ec wp-block-paragraph\">The origins of the Minotaur, half bull and half man, lie in the ruins of Knossos; the main city of the bronze Minoan civilization in the Greek island of Crete. A mixture of fact and mythology, this ancient civilization revered the monstrous bull-like creature, and there are many remnants of its presence in Minoan culture. A bust of the Minotaur can be seen in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9e883db11bbd6991f22cb346c2d0b474 wp-block-paragraph\">The monster was believed by the Minoans to have lived below the palace of King Minos in a dark labyrinth. This labyrinth was designed by Daedalus, so skillfully that no one could ever escape. The Minotaur lurked among its dark passages waiting to attack his victims. No one ever left the labyrinth alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-15a4c4d46e685e0d442e37c2a584f7b8 wp-block-paragraph\">One idea is that the labyrinth could have been based on the plan of the building. Perhaps there was a labyrinth underneath the palace, but no evidence has yet been found. The plan of the palace itself looks like a labyrinth, and some archaeologists have suggested a connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-82279fff4a1add3e38f5b36ffbbe7cc3 wp-block-paragraph\">The origin of the Minotaur may also be based on geographical location, as Knossos lies in the center of an earthquake zone. The earthquakes\u2019 roaring sound was rumored to be made by a great roaring bull below the palace, creating loud quakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-92e17d8bb021cbe8b0d3eb5265bdd77f wp-block-paragraph\">Of the many stories of the Minotaur, there is the famous legend that once a year the people of Athens had to send seven boys and seven girls to be fed to the Minotaur. One year Theseus, son of Aegeus the King of Athens, offered to take his place among the young men. He devised a plot to kill the Minotaur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1dc5c6d2f52f577e5e3eba25faf3b1a0 wp-block-paragraph\">When Theseus arrived at Knossos, Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos, fell in love with him. She gave Theseus two gifts, a sword to kill the Minotaur and a ball of thread. Ariadne told Theseus to fasten one end to the entrance of the labyrinth, hold the ball and after he had killed the Minotaur he could find his way swiftly back to daylight by following the thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0ead55c7df65226fd72b6e08225add35 wp-block-paragraph\">Images of the bull and Minotaur were very popular in Minoan times and the modern day depiction of the Minotaur is borrowed from Minoan artistic creations. The Minoans were a peaceful, trade faring civilization, as well as being rich and advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2bcb0210690a75f509bc956afb0745f4 wp-block-paragraph\">The Minotaur is not fully human, animal or God. The ambiguity of the figure places him outside the bounds of morals and reason. Images and stories of the Minotaur still influence European writers and artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b7b43b07551475e29ea8016ce23bb12f wp-block-paragraph\">An example of this monstrous creature in modern Greek art can be seen in the 1961 work Theseus with Founstanella and the Minotaur by the artist Nikos Engonopoulos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a35c620cc6aac8a65cce80276fccc019 wp-block-paragraph\">One artist who deeply explored the subject of the Minotaur in his work is Pablo Picasso. Some of his work show the Minotaur as violent; a rapist and a murderer. In other works, he is depicted as a lover rather than a monster, appearing to be in a consensual relationship with women. 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