Minoan Bull-Leaper
The Minoan Bull-Leaper is a bronze sculpture from around 1600 BCE that was found on the island of Crete and is now housed in the British Museum. The artwork captures a moment from the ritualistic practice of bull-leaping, which was a central element of Minoan religious and ceremonial life. It was cast in a single mold using the lost-wax technique. While the alloy's unusually low tin content likely caused the incomplete rendering of the leaper’s limbs, the artistic integrity remains striking: the arched back of the leaper mirrors the galloping form of the bull, creating a powerful visual symmetry. The artifact highlights the symbolic significance of bulls in Minoan society, as the exaggerated scale of the animal compared to the human figure implies that bulls were likely revered for their sheer power and possible religious associations.
Names / aliases: 米諾斯躍牛者
| Museum wing | Main hall | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Legendary | Source |
| Region | Not specified | Source |
| Crafting in client configuration | Not craftable | Source |
| Availability and benefits | Awaiting current-game review | Source |
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Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”
International 13.1600.1602
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Related reference
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Names and translations
Section titled “Names and translations”The Chinese display name is a project label. Only the sourced names below are recorded as verified official terminology.
Client names come from international version 13.1600.1602, with Traditional Chinese text. All 11 language files match the acquired Asia version; matching names do not establish identical statistics.
| Official name | Language | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Minoan Bull-Leaper | en-US | Source record |
| 米諾斯躍牛者 | zh-TW | Source record |
More official language names (9)
| Official name | Language | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ミノアの牡牛跳び | ja-JP | Source record |
| 미노스의 황소 뛰어넘는 사람 | ko-KR | Source record |
| Minoischer Stierspringer | de-DE | Source record |
| Saltador de toro minoico | es-419 | Source record |
| Saut au-dessus du taureau | fr-FR | Source record |
| Saltatore di toro minoico | it-IT | Source record |
| Saltador de Touro Minoico | pt-BR | Source record |
| Минойский акробат с быком | ru-RU | Source record |
| Girit Boğa Atlayıcısı | tr-TR | Source record |
Sources
Section titled “Sources”| Source | Language | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DomiNations international client · 13.1600.1602 International 13.1600.1602 (2474) | en-US, zh-TW, ja-JP, ko-KR, de-DE, es-419, fr-FR, it-IT, pt-BR, ru-RU, tr-TR | Selected fields reviewed |
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