Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minotaur

Noun

/ˈmɪnəˌtɔr/

Definition

A creature from Greek mythology that is half man and half bull.

Examples

The ancient Greeks believed that the Minotaur was imprisoned in a labyrinth under King Minos’s palace.
In many stories, the hero Theseus battles the Minotaur to save the people of Athens.
The Minotaur symbolizes the struggles between humanity and primal instincts.

Meaning

The Minotaur is a mythical beast known for its human-like body and the head of a bull. It is often associated with labyrinths and represents various themes, including duality and bestiality in human nature.