The stories featured in Greek out are original adaptations of classic Greek myths.

This week's story features many improper coping mechanisms for grief,

including competing with your siblings for supremacy,

imprisoning your own son, demanding tribute from neighbors in the form of their children,

improper use of mazes, and throwing yourself into the sea.

There's also a scary minotaur, so listen with the lights on.

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Theeceus and the Minotaur.

This is the story of a monster, but it's also a story about two kings,

a clever princess, and a brave hero.

It's the story of a deep dark maze called the Labrith.

But let's start with the monster because like most monsters in Greek mythology,

there's a lot more to it than just angry claws and teeth and horns.

The word monster comes from the Latin word monore, meaning to warn.

From it we also get demonstrate monument and summon.

The story of the Minotaur and the mazes begins on the Greek island of Crete,

one of the most famous places in ancient Greece, and it was ruled by a kindly man named Ashtiria.

He had three sons, Minos, Sarpiden, and Radamanthas.

And when he passed away, all three of them wanted to be king, and when they argued over who would

make the best ruler, Minos made an outrageous claim. He said that he should be named king because

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