18 b history Flashcards
1
Q
according to minoan legend, what kind of monster lived in a labyrinth under king minos’ palace?
A
a minotaur, half-bull half-man
2
Q
who, according to the legend, killed the minotaur and escaped the labyrinth?
A
perseus
3
Q
how did perseus get out of the maze?
A
he used a ball of wool given to him by ariadne
4
Q
who was the father of perseus, and what is named for him?
A
king aegeus; the aegean sea
