The Minotaur in House of Leaves the Minotaur, or die trying. Customarily, these fourteen people were displayed to Minos before their departure to Knossos. Minos' daughter, Ariadne, who was also present was enchanted by Theseus and helped him by asking Daedalus to reveal the way around the maze. She handed him a sword and a spool of thread to make his way back. Thesus succeeded in his attempt to kill the Minotaur and returned victorious. On page 111 of the 2000 American novel "House of Leaves", the Minotaur is spoken of fondly by Zampano and almost deliberately the whole passage has been struck. He talks about
USS Minotaur (ARL-15) battle star for World War II service. USS Minotaur (ARL-15) USS "Minotaur" (ARL-15) was one of 39 "Achelous"-class landing craft repair ships built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named for the Minotaur (the mythological monster of Crete, half man half bull, who was confined in the Labyrinth), she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Originally laid down as "LST-645" by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company of Seneca, Illinois 20 June 1944; redesignated "ARL-15" on 14 August 1944; launched 20 September 1944; placed in ferry commission 30 September for conversion at Mobile,