Minotaurs (mythology)

The Minotaur is a fearsome monster found in Greek mythology and has since became a staple of fantasy fiction - originally there was only one Minotaur said to exist and it was the centre of a regular sacrifice involving Athenian youths.

The Minotaur resided within a labyrinth created by King Minos and was depicted as half-man, hall-bull - the beast was eventually slain by the Greek hero known as Thesius.