The great author narrates the myth of the Minotaur, providing a thrilling depiction of Minoan civilization. Young readers travel to Knossos of that era and wander through the labyrinth of an adventurous novel.

At the same time, the values of hope, freedom, and democracy are interwoven into the plot, showcasing Kazantzakis' viewpoint on History.

The two children's novels by Nikos Kazantzakis are now published in a new edition with illustrations by Sandra Eleftheriou: In the Palaces of Knossos and Alexander the Great.