Based on the Greek legend of Theseus, a hero from Athens who is said to have slain the Minotaur, a deadly, godlike beast living inside a labyrinth on the island. theseus and the stretcher. The Minotaur, the Wild Beast of Crete (). The wild beast appears on the reels and stomps out respins if he lands on a winning line, while the 3 gold coins trigger an equally fast and fierce free spins. Softcover/Paperback - - Condition: Good - Bob Mathias in 'MINOTAUR: THE WILD BEAST OF CRETE'; original black and white 8' x 10' movie still. . The monster is venerated as a god, and to. The island of Crete lives in fear of the Minotaur, a dreadful beast trapped inside a labyrinth under the royal palace.