Where does “Minos” come from?
Minos derives from Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως, a name of uncertain origin whose meaning remains unknown.
Minos (English): 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
Definitions
- 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
Ancestry of “Minos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Μῑ́νως | Minos |