It is here that the word 'Labyrinth' originated to designate the enormous
sprawling palace, with its many rooms, hallways and levels -- the reality
is not too far from the mythical description of the Minoan Palace in that
respect.
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At left, a view of Arthur Evans' reconstruction of part of the Knossos
Palace. If Evans has the colors correctly, then the Minoans enjoyed a bright
palace life.
It is here that the word 'Labyrinth' originated to designate the enormous
sprawling palace, with its many rooms, hallways and levels -- the reality
is not too far from the mythical description of the Minoan Palace in that
respect.
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| At the right is a mosaic of porpoises over doorways in the palace.
Similar designs from nature, especially from the sea, characterizes Minoan
art, and also appear on Minoan
ceramics.
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