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[[Lore:Minotaur|Minotaurs]] (from '''Men of Tor''' or '''Men of Taur'''), also called '''man-bulls''' or '''bull-men''', are a species of {{Lore Link|beastfolk}} with the body of a man and the head of a bull. They are said to possess only rudimentary intelligence and are commonly perceived as savage monsters by the civilized people of {{Lore Link|Tamriel}}. Although excessively male as a species,{{ref|{{Cite book|Hags, Harpies, and Hagravens}}}} female minotaurs do exist. Minotaurs are social creatures, and often appear in groups numbering twenty or more. The largest male dominates this clan structure and has breeding rights with all females of reproductive age. Younger males will often challenge this dominant male in a fight to the death.{{ref|{{Cite book|Brenus Astis' Journal}}}} The most powerful individuals are referred to as "minotaur lords". Minotaurs are notoriously strong and difficult to fight, as they can easily swing heavy weapons with one hand and their {{Lore Link|Minotaur Horn|horns}} have the ability to tear through the toughest armor. For this reason, they are often displayed as prestigious hunting prizes. They are also hunted for their horns, which are very valuable for use in {{Lore Link|alchemy}}.{{ref|name=OB|Events of [[OB:Oblivion|Oblivion]]}} Although found throughout Tamriel,{{ref|Events of [[Arena:Arena|Arena]]}} minotaurs are mostly confined to the province of {{Lore Link|Cyrodiil}}.
Following the {{Lore Link|Alessian Slave Rebellion}} the minotaurs seemingly lived peacefully alongside the Nedes of Cyrodiil, but were always a target of suspicion and fear because of their size and strength. With the rise of the {{Lore Link|Alessian Order}}, minotaurs were redefined as monsters no better than {{Lore Link|ogre}}s or {{Lore Link|troll}}s and were driven into the forests, destroying whatever culture they previously possessed.{{ref|name=LCLAYQ|{{Cite book|Lady Clarisse Laurent Answers Your Questions}}}} During the early {{Lore Link|First Era}}, minotaurs were much more common throughout the wilderness of Tamriel,{{ref|{{Cite book|The Martyrdom of Saint Pelin}}}} although they were not entirely wiped out by the Alessians and continue to roam the backwoods and hills of Cyrodiil. They are most commonly found in the {{Lore Link|Colovian Highlands}} and the {{Lore Link|Gold Coast}} region.{{ref|name=LCLAYQ}}
Minotaurs served as the protectors of the {{Lore Link|unicorn}} at {{Lore Link|Harcane Grove}}, which was killed in {{Year|3E 433}} for the glory of {{Lore Link|Hircine}}.{{ref|name=OB}}<noinclude>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ArenaMinotaur.gif|A minotaur (Arena)
File:OB-creature-Minotaur.jpg|A minotaur (Oblivion)
File:OB-creature-Minotaur Lord.jpg|A minotaur lord
File:OB-creature-Dreamworld Minotaur.jpg|A {{Lore Link|Dreamworld Amulet|Dreamworld}} minotaur
</gallery>
==See Also==
*For game-specific information, see the [[Arena:Minotaur|Arena]] and [[Oblivion:Minotaur|Oblivion]] articles.
==References==
<references/></noinclude>
[[Lore:Minotaur|Minotaurs]] (from '''Men of Tor''' or '''Men of Taur'''), also called '''man-bulls''' or '''bull-men''', are a species of {{Lore Link|beastfolk}} with the body of a man and the head of a bull. They are said to possess only rudimentary intelligence and are commonly perceived as savage monsters by the civilized people of {{Lore Link|Tamriel}}. Although excessively male as a species,{{ref|{{Cite book|Hags, Harpies, and Hagravens}}}} female minotaurs do exist. Minotaurs are social creatures, and often appear in groups numbering twenty or more. The largest male dominates this clan structure and has breeding rights with all females of reproductive age. Younger males will often challenge this dominant male in a fight to the death.{{ref|{{Cite book|Brenus Astis' Journal}}}} The most powerful individuals are referred to as "minotaur lords". Minotaurs are notoriously strong and difficult to fight, as they can easily swing heavy weapons with one hand and their {{Lore Link|Minotaur Horn|horns}} have the ability to tear through the toughest armor. For this reason, they are often displayed as prestigious hunting prizes. They are also hunted for their horns, which are very valuable for use in {{Lore Link|alchemy}}.{{ref|name=OB|Events of [[OB:Oblivion|Oblivion]]}} Although found throughout Tamriel,{{ref|Events of [[Arena:Arena|Arena]]}} minotaurs are mostly confined to the province of {{Lore Link|Cyrodiil}}.
Following the {{Lore Link|Alessian Slave Rebellion}} the minotaurs seemingly lived peacefully alongside the Nedes of Cyrodiil, but were always a target of suspicion and fear because of their size and strength. With the rise of the {{Lore Link|Alessian Order}}, minotaurs were redefined as monsters no better than {{Lore Link|ogre}}s or {{Lore Link|troll}}s and were driven into the forests, destroying whatever culture they previously possessed.{{ref|name=LCLAYQ|{{Cite book|Lady Clarisse Laurent Answers Your Questions}}}} During the early {{Lore Link|First Era}}, minotaurs were much more common throughout the wilderness of Tamriel,{{ref|{{Cite book|The Martyrdom of Saint Pelin}}}} although they were not entirely wiped out by the Alessians and continue to roam the backwoods and hills of Cyrodiil. They are most commonly found in the {{Lore Link|Colovian Highlands}} and the {{Lore Link|Gold Coast}} region.{{ref|name=LCLAYQ}}
Minotaurs served as the protectors of the {{Lore Link|unicorn}} at {{Lore Link|Harcane Grove}}, which was killed in {{Year|3E 433}} for the glory of {{Lore Link|Hircine}}.{{ref|name=OB}}<noinclude>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ArenaMinotaur.gif|A minotaur (Arena)
File:OB-creature-Minotaur.jpg|A minotaur (Oblivion)
File:OB-creature-Minotaur Lord.jpg|A minotaur lord
File:OB-creature-Dreamworld Minotaur.jpg|A {{Lore Link|Dreamworld Amulet|Dreamworld}} minotaur
</gallery>
==See Also==
*For game-specific information, see the [[Arena:Minotaur|Arena]] and [[Oblivion:Minotaur|Oblivion]] articles.
==References==
<references/></noinclude>
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