The Ring of Legendary King Minos: A Tale of Intrigue and Deception

The Ring of Legendary King Minos: A Tale of Intrigue and Deception

Ring of Minos Heraklion. Credit: Wikipedia/Jebulon/Public domain The story of the ring known as the “Ring of King Minos” sounds like a tale made in Hollywood. It is a mix of ancient Greek history, mythology, and a plot involving a poor boy, a cunning priest, an English archaeologist, and hidden treasure. The story begins in 1928, when a boy, Michalis Papadakis (1918-1974), accidentally found a ring at the archaeological site of Knossos. The plac…