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Catreus

Crete was divided between Minos two sons, Catreus (Κατρεύς) and Deucalion (Δευκαλίων). Deucalion was the father of Idomeneus and a daughter named C...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Polyeidus and Glaucus

Minos had a young son named Glaucus (Glaucos or Γλαὓκος) who fell into a large jar of honey. Minos told an Argive seer named Polyeidus (Polyidos or...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Nisus and Scylla

During Minos' campaign against Athens, the Cretan army attacked Megara, a kingdom in the Corinthian Isthmus that was allied with Athens. At the tim...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Pasiphaë and the Minotaur

Minos married Pasiphaë (Πασιφάη), the daughter of the sun-god Helios and the Oceanid Perse. Minos was the father of four sons, Androgeus, Catreus, ...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Minos and his Brothers

Minos (Μίνως) was a son of the god Zeus and Europa, the daughter of King Agenor of Sidon. Minos was also the brother of Rhadamanthys (´Ραδάμανθυν) ...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Minoan Crete

Early Crete Minos Crete in Decline Genealogy: House of CreteEarly Crete Genealogy: House of CreteMinos In Greek mythology, Minos (Μίνως) was the gr...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Abduction of Europa

In Phoenicia, Agenor ruled in the city of Sidon (sometimes it was Tyre). Agenor was the son of the sea-god Poseidon and Libya. Agenor was also a br...

March 4th, 2024

By Timeless Myths

Tectamus

Tectamus was the son of Dorus, son of Hellen. Tectamus married his niece, the daughter of Cretheus, king of Iolcus in Thessaly. Tectamus became the...

September 22nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Hathor

This article will cover who Hathor is in Egyptian mythology. You will also learn more about her history and the myths and legends behind her name. ...

April 2nd, 2002

By Jimmy Joe

Other Bards

Below is a list of minor bards, poets and satirists who appeared in Celtic myths and legends. I have even included a couple of fools or jesters her...

August 16th, 2003

By Jimmy Joe

Heinen Fardd

Heinen Fardd appeared in Hanes Taliesin as the chief bard or poet of Maelgwn Gwynedd. Young Taliesin challenged Maelgwn's court bards, including He...

August 16th, 2003

By Jimmy Joe

Taliesin

Taliesin is a name that appeared frequently in Welsh myths and legends as a master bard. Yet Taliesin could also possibly be a historical figure wh...

August 16th, 2003

By Jimmy Joe