Transcription: The scent of sacrifices, sweet to the gods, rose to the rosy sky. Numerous were the altars dedicated to Zeus, Minos' father, and to Poseidon, whom Minos feared offending beyond all other gods. At the end of their march, the Athenians arrived at the entrance to the labyrinth, where Minos, his retainers, and his daughter Ariadne awaited them. Behold! Here is the beginning of my revenge! The end awaits you inside," he said. Obeying his gesture, the guards brought the Athenians inside the labyrinth, and having first struck off their chains, confined them within. Ariadne, at her father's side, ling ...