M) You decide to go to the island of Crete. This island is known to be one of excitement and mystery. A group of people called the Minoans formed a fantastic civilization on the island of Crete thousands of years ago. Maybe the thieves took the golden statue there. After many hours of sailing through the Sea of Crete, you arrive at the port of Knossos. Knossos is the capital city of Crete. You thank the sailors and walk through the port leading to the city. Dried octopi hang from lines along the street, waiting for someone to purchase them for a tasty dinner. Several Cretans notice by your appearance that you must be from the city-state of Athens. They approach you. "What is your business in our fair city of Knossos?” one Cretan asks. "I'm looking for a golden statue of Athena that was stolen from our home in Athens.” you reply confidently. The men look at each other and whisper. Finally, the Cretan who first asked the question says, "Why don't you travel to the palace of Knossos to ask the king? He is very wise, maybe he would know where to look." You thank them for their advice. The smell of decaying sea life fills the air.
Do you?
S) LOOK AROUND THE CITY OF KNOSSOS
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