In Greek mythology, who slayed the half-man, half beast Minotaur, which was kept in a labyrinth on the island of Crete?
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete () is a 1960 film based on the Greek legend of Theseus, the Athenian hero who is said to have slain a minotaur on Minoan Crete around 1500 or 1450 BC. The film was directed by Silvio Amadio and starred Bob Mathias. The island of Crete lives in fear of the Minotaur, a dreadful beast trapped inside a labyrinth under the royal palace. The monster is venerated as a god, and to appease it, the Cretians regularly sacrifice a maiden to it. One day, Minos' wife Pasiphaë is
Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete tied to the labyrinth's entrance, and they return alive and to the jubilation of the Cretan people. "Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete" was released in Italy on 25 November 1960. It was released in the United States in April 1961. The film was released on home video by Something Weird Video. Author and film critic Leonard Maltin awarded the film one and a half out of four stars. In his review on the film, Maltin wrote, "Occasional atmosphere and Schiaffino's appearance still cannot salvage [the] story". Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete ()