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Minos

in Greek mythology, a ruler of Crete. During his lifetime he was celebrated as a wise lawgiver and after his death he was made, with Æacus and Rhadamanthus, one of the judges of the infernal world. Also another legendary King of Crete, who forced Athens to MINOT MINT send yearly seven boys and seven girls profession of the minstrel also declined, to be devoured by the Minotaur.

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