Why did the Cretan civilization go down in history as the first culture in Greece and Europe? Who was the princess Zeus fell in love with and a whole continent was named after her? Who was Minos' father and why was he punished by the god Poseidon? Who was Talus? What was the labyrinth and who was the Minotaur? Who was the artist behind the exquisite palace of Knossos? Why did no enemy dare to invade the island of Crete? Who was the hero who managed to kill the Minotaur? Why were the Cretans a happy people? How was the ancient Cretan culture brought to light? These are some of the questions answered in this exciting book of myths and knowledge. There is historical information listed in the back of this book, as well as activities that will help readers consolidate what they have learned about this exciting period of ancient Greek history.