Cretan Bull

Cretan Bull
Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull. Detail of a Roman mosaic from Llíria (Spain).
GroupingLegendary creature
CountryGreece
RegionCrete

In Greek mythology, the Cretan Bull (Ancient Greek: Κρὴς ταῦρος, romanizedKrḕs taûros) was the bull Pasiphaë fell in love with, giving birth to the Minotaur.