Island of the Minotaur: The Greek Myths of Ancient Crete by Sheldon Oberman (from the SciFan database of Fantasy & SF novels, anthologies, collections)


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	Island of the Minotaur: The Greek Myths of Ancient Crete, by Sheldon Oberman


	Nonfiction, first publication in September 2003


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	This book weaves together the famous and forgotten myths of the mysterious Minoans of Crete. Their island empire was obliterated by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions but their clever puzzles and riddling tales were rescued by the Greeks and became an essential part of Greek mythology.


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	Kings, Queens & Princes - Emperors - Kingdoms & Empires Mystical Beasts, Minotaurs, Griffons, Pegasus, Sphinx, Gargoyles Mythology - Myths - Legends - Fairy Tales - Folklore Young Reader - Books for Children (9 to 12)



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