Minos
//ˈmaɪnɒs// name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of mino form-of, plural
Proper Noun
- 1 The mythological first king of Crete, a son of Zeus by Europa, who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and after death was made a judge of the dead in Hades; a putative corresponding historical person. Greek
"At length we arrived at the gate of Elysium. Here was a prodigious crowd of spirits waiting for admittance, some of whom were admitted, and some were rejected; for all were strictly examined by the porter, whom I soon discovered to be the celebrated judge Minos."
Example
More examples"Minos put down piracy, that his revenues might come to him better."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως (Mī́nōs).
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