Minotaur

The Minotaur is a fierce boss enemy encountered in the Underworld Fortress. The Minotaur's primary attack is to launch several salvos of high-arcing skulls. Then, he becomes a fireball that roams around the arena, only to coalesce and resume his attack one of the many platforms. Simply getting close enough to cause damage without receiving damage in return is tough. Having the Sacred Bow makes this fight easier, but it's difficult both obtain and maintain it at this point.

Appearances

Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters

"A bull-like monster that is half bull and half human."

The Minotaur appears in this game as the first boss. It is also one of the three guardians that Palutena assigned to protect the Sacred Treasures and keep them safe from Orcos. The Minotaur is one of the tougher bosses due to his movements being rather unpredictable. He also has a nasty habit of disappearing as a fireball and reappearing unexpectedly on a completely different platform.

Trivia

• The Minotaur is based off of the mythological creature of the same name. It's origin can also be connected to that of Pit, who is based off of Icarus. His father Daedalus had helped to design and build a labyrinth to house the Minotaur, as ordered by King Minos of Crete.