I WONDER - What Was A Minotaur?

The video explores the myth of the Minotaur, a creature with a bull's head and a human body from Greek mythology. It discusses the labyrinth, a complex maze built by Daedalus for King Minos of Crete, where the Minotaur was placed to guard its center, making escape nearly impossible.

What is the Minotaur known for in Greek mythology?

• Having the body of a lion and the head of a human

• Being a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a human

• Being a giant with the head of a dragon

• Having the body of a horse and the head of a bird

Who was the labyrinth built for?

• King Minos of Crete

• Zeus, the king of the gods

• Poseidon, the god of the sea

• Hercules, the hero

Who was the famous inventor that constructed the labyrinth?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Daedalus

• Aristotle

What was the primary purpose of the labyrinth?

• To serve as a royal palace

• To act as a prison for criminals

• To house the Minotaur and make escape impossible

• To be a place of worship

Where was the Minotaur placed within the labyrinth?

• In a hidden chamber

• Near the exit

• In the center

• At the entrance