Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the most famous legends of ancient Greece, the story of an Athenian prince who sailed to Crete, entered the winding Labyrinth beneath Knossos, and killed the bull-headed Minotaur to end his city’s grim tribute of human victims. The tale weaves together courage, cunning, and tragic forgetting, and it … Read more

Knossos with Kids

Knossos with kids

Knossos with kids works well when you bring the Minotaur myth to life, go early and come prepared for the sun. Plan family tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Children can enjoy the Palace of Knossos with a little planning. The sections below cover whether it suits kids, making it fun, practical family tips, … Read more

The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos

Minotaur labyrinth Knossos

The Minotaur and the Labyrinth are the famous myth of Knossos, where Theseus slew the bull-headed beast in King Minos’s maze. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The legend is woven into the story of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the myth, whether Knossos is the labyrinth, who the Minotaur … Read more