Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The legend of the minotaur, locked away in a dark labyrinth, has disturbed people for millennia. Now, we'll investigate the science of this tragic and horrifying creature, and just how this legend came to be.

This video was edited by  @CyanRameron , who does excellent work!

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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:24 - Legend & Myth
5:42 - Biology of the Minotaur
6:38 - Skeleton & Muscle Systems
10:54 - Sponsored Segment
12:54 - Skull
17:44 - Diet & Digestion
19:40 - Sacrifices
22:49 - A New Order
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Sources:
- worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/35499/what-does-the-minotaur-eat
- independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/architecture/has-the-original-labyrinth-been-found-1803638.html