Government
The island of Crete was ruled by a monarch, his kingdom being in the central palace of Knossos(pictured above). Each palace throughout Crete had its own sum of independence. The only known ruler of the Minoans was King Minos, also being the first ruler. Minos was claimed to be the son of the ancient god Zeus, who appointed him to be the ruler of Crete. He also was the owner of the legendary Minotaur and the Labyrinth. Minos wasn't much of a dictator though, just like the rest of the monarchs. Yes, they were in charge, but they didn't flaunt around their powers. Most decisions were made by a 'priesthood', mainly consisting of women. The Minoans were given a large degree of freedom. This caused the lack of gender inequality and poorness.
Sources:
http://www.minoancivilization.net/Social-Structure-Government-and-Trade.html (copy link)
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MINOA/CONTENTS.HTM (click search when opened, then click second link)
http://www.dilos.com/region/crete/kn_01.html.
Sources:
http://www.minoancivilization.net/Social-Structure-Government-and-Trade.html (copy link)
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MINOA/CONTENTS.HTM (click search when opened, then click second link)
http://www.dilos.com/region/crete/kn_01.html.