Example sentences for: cretans

How can you use “cretans” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Though there is no documented proof, most Cretans believe that Knossós was the site of the famed battle between Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labryinth below King Minos’ palace.

  • Prehistoric man dotted the island with his mysterious cone-shaped nuraghi houses and watchtowers before it was colonized by Cretans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans.

  • It is revered by Cretans as one of the centers of insurrection during the long struggle for independence.

  • Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans’ pagan beliefs, and was martyred for his overzealous efforts.

  • It is not surprising that at this time many town-dwelling Cretans kept a low profile.


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