Trip Anthropologist Podcast

The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos

March 01, 2021 Monique Skidmore Season 1
The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos
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Trip Anthropologist Podcast
The Minotaur and the Labyrinth of Knossos
Mar 01, 2021 Season 1
Monique Skidmore

In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews the head of the Federation of Crete tour guides, Manolas Papadakis about the rich mythology and ruins of ancient Crete.

Take a wander with Monique and Manolos through the vast Palace of Knossos and then head below to the labyrinth designed by Daedalus as the prison of the Minotaur. Meet the gods and goddesses, the Bull and the Kings and Queens of this wonderful ancient kingdom.

As you journey through the site of the Palace of Knossos, learn from Manolas about the importance of Crete to the mythology, economy, and culture of ancient Greece, and its enduring legacy.

Plan your next trip, read more about Crete, the Minotaur, and the Palace of Knossos, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:


https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/
https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-lindos-rhodes-things-to-see-and-do/
https://tripanthropologist.com/royal-tombs-at-vergina-greece/

Show Notes

In this episode of the Trip Anthropologist podcast, cultural anthropologist Monique Skidmore interviews the head of the Federation of Crete tour guides, Manolas Papadakis about the rich mythology and ruins of ancient Crete.

Take a wander with Monique and Manolos through the vast Palace of Knossos and then head below to the labyrinth designed by Daedalus as the prison of the Minotaur. Meet the gods and goddesses, the Bull and the Kings and Queens of this wonderful ancient kingdom.

As you journey through the site of the Palace of Knossos, learn from Manolas about the importance of Crete to the mythology, economy, and culture of ancient Greece, and its enduring legacy.

Plan your next trip, read more about Crete, the Minotaur, and the Palace of Knossos, and learn about the history and culture of many other must-see destinations at tripanthropologist.com

Links:


https://tripanthropologist.com/visit-knossos-palace-and-minotaur-labyrinth/
https://tripanthropologist.com/best-ancient-ruins-greece/
https://tripanthropologist.com/destinations/europe/greece/
https://tripanthropologist.com/ancient-lindos-rhodes-things-to-see-and-do/
https://tripanthropologist.com/royal-tombs-at-vergina-greece/