What book is the origin of the minotaur in?

When Minos saw the beast he was furious and asked Daedalus to build a labyrinth with unlimited corridors and cells where the Minotaur could be held captive. This is what Daedalus did—built a great labyrinth that the Minotaur, and people who entered it, could never get out of. read more

This is what Daedalus did—built a great labyrinth that the Minotaur, and people who entered it, could never get out of. The labyrinth is believed to be the one that has been found in Knossos, Crete. read more

You'll find the story of the Minotaur in many books on mythology. Robert Graves’ Mythology is an excellent place to start. Edith Hamilton also offers a good analysis of the Greek myth. read more