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Minotaur in Greek Mythology

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Match the following words with their meanings:

Minotaur = Mythical creature with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man Labyrinth = Elaborate maze-like construction designed by Daedalus and Icarus Asterion = Name by which the Minotaur was known in Crete Etruscan = Language in which the Minotaur was called Θevrumineš

Match the following pronunciations with the word 'Minotaur':

MY-nə-tor = English pronunciation of 'Minotaur' MIN-ə-tar = English pronunciation of 'Minotaur' MIN-⁠oh- = English pronunciation of 'Minotaur' -⁠oh- = English pronunciation of 'Minotaur'

Match the following individuals with their association to the Minotaur myth:

Daedalus and Icarus = Architects of the Labyrinth where the Minotaur dwelt King Minos of Crete = Commander who ordered the construction of the Labyrinth Theseus = Athenian hero who eventually killed the Minotaur Ovid = Roman poet who described the Minotaur as a being 'part man and part bull'

Match the following terms with their meanings:

<p>Μῑνώταυρος = Ancient Greek compound word for 'Minotaur' Μίνως = Name in Ancient Greek that forms part of 'Minotaur' ταῦρος = Ancient Greek noun for 'bull' in 'Minotaur' θevrumineš = Etruscan name for the Minotaur</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their accuracy:

<p>The Minotaur was killed by King Minos of Crete. = The word 'Minotaur' derives from a compound of 'Minos' and 'bull'. = 1 The Minotaur was known as Asterion in Roman mythology. = The use of 'minotaur' as a common noun developed in 20th century fantasy genre fiction. = 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The text provides match-ups for various words, pronunciations, individuals, and terms related to the Minotaur myth.
The match-ups consist of:
Words with their meanings
Pronunciations with the word 'Minotaur'
Individuals with their association to the Minotaur myth
Terms with their meanings
Statements with their accuracy

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Explore the mythical creature from Greek mythology - the Minotaur. Learn about its appearance, dwelling, and the labyrinth it inhabited, as described in classical antiquity.