SAT English Practice Question
The story of the Minotaur is a classic Greek myth, but like many stories, it has different versions. In one version, the Minotaur was the son of King Minos and Pasiphae, and the result of a curse inflicted by Poseidon. In another version, the Minotaur was the offspring of a bull that Minos had promised to sacrifice to Poseidon, but then decided to keep for himself. King Minos was then punished by Poseidon when the bull impregnated Pasiphae, leading to the birth of the Minotaur. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the hero Theseus. What is the main idea of the passage?
- A.The Minotaur was a fearsome creature that was eventually defeated by Theseus.
- B.There are different versions of the story of the Minotaur.
- C.King Minos was punished by Poseidon for his greed.
- D.The Minotaur was the result of a curse inflicted by Poseidon.
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