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Description
Minos, bearing the title Griffon, stands as one of the Three Judges of Hell within Hades' army, wielding authority surpassed only by the deity himself. His duties encompass commanding Specters and adjudicating souls arriving in the Underworld, though he frequently delegates the latter task to his subordinate, Lune of Balron. Marked by the Celestial Noble Star, he wears the Surplice of the Griffon—a mythical creature symbolizing nobility, combining a lion's body and eagle's head to reflect dominion over earth and sky.
His existence spans multiple Holy Wars. During the 18th century conflict depicted in "The Lost Canvas," he spearheads an assault on Athena's Sanctuary. He confronts Pisces Albafica, overcoming the Gold Saint's techniques with Cosmic Marionation and methodically shattering Albafica's bones. Presuming the Saint dead, Minos advances towards the village of Rodorio. Albafica, surviving through sheer will, intervenes and ultimately slays Minos by embedding a poison-blooded white rose into his heart. Before expiring, Minos attempts to obliterate Rodorio using Gigantic Feathers Flap, only to be thwarted by Aries Shion's Crystal Wall. An earlier incarnation named Vermeer appeared in the 15th century Holy War, sharing identical powers and role.
In the modern Holy War (Hades Arc), he operates alongside fellow Judges Wyvern Rhadamanthys and Garuda Aiacos. He first appears during Orphée's recital for Hades. Later, he ambushes Gemini Kanon, effortlessly subduing him with Cosmic Marionation and subjecting him to excruciating torture by manipulating his joints, halted only by Phoenix Ikki's intervention. He subsequently confronts the Bronze Saints—Pegasus Seiya, Andromeda Shun, Dragon Shiryu, and Cygnus Hyoga—demonstrating overwhelming superiority by countering and reversing their attacks. He survives the cataclysmic destruction of the Wailing Wall, fueled by the combined power of the twelve Gold Saints.
His pursuit leads him to Cygnus Hyoga near the Hyperdimension gateway. He shatters Hyoga's ice barrier, modeled after the Freezing Coffin, and ensnares the Bronze Saint with Cosmic Marionation. Hyoga exploits a momentary vulnerability by freezing the cosmic strings and counters with Aurora Execution. Though damaged, Minos survives this absolute zero assault. Attaching himself to Hyoga via a remnant string, he follows him into the Hyperdimension. There, lacking divine protection (unlike Hyoga, whose Cloth Athena's blood blessed), his body and Surplice disintegrate under the dimensional currents, resulting in atomic dissolution.
His signature ability, Cosmic Marionation, employs near-invisible cosmic strings to seize control of an opponent's body, manipulating movements and techniques with telekinetic precision to inflict severe pain or bone fractures. This technique blends strategic utility with sadistic cruelty. The Lost Canvas iteration uniquely wields Gigantic Feathers Flap, generating devastating shockwaves by beating his Surplice's wings.
Personality-wise, he typically maintains a calm, calculating demeanor, radiating confidence in his and his fellow Judges' power. This composure masks a pronounced sadistic streak, evident in his deliberate prolonging of opponents' suffering through Cosmic Marionation, as seen with Kanon and Albafica. He displays occasional emotional range, including amusement during combat and anger when thwarted. His characterization draws heavily from his mythological namesake, Minos, the Cretan king and judge of the dead in Greek lore, particularly his role in judging souls and his underworld fate.
His existence spans multiple Holy Wars. During the 18th century conflict depicted in "The Lost Canvas," he spearheads an assault on Athena's Sanctuary. He confronts Pisces Albafica, overcoming the Gold Saint's techniques with Cosmic Marionation and methodically shattering Albafica's bones. Presuming the Saint dead, Minos advances towards the village of Rodorio. Albafica, surviving through sheer will, intervenes and ultimately slays Minos by embedding a poison-blooded white rose into his heart. Before expiring, Minos attempts to obliterate Rodorio using Gigantic Feathers Flap, only to be thwarted by Aries Shion's Crystal Wall. An earlier incarnation named Vermeer appeared in the 15th century Holy War, sharing identical powers and role.
In the modern Holy War (Hades Arc), he operates alongside fellow Judges Wyvern Rhadamanthys and Garuda Aiacos. He first appears during Orphée's recital for Hades. Later, he ambushes Gemini Kanon, effortlessly subduing him with Cosmic Marionation and subjecting him to excruciating torture by manipulating his joints, halted only by Phoenix Ikki's intervention. He subsequently confronts the Bronze Saints—Pegasus Seiya, Andromeda Shun, Dragon Shiryu, and Cygnus Hyoga—demonstrating overwhelming superiority by countering and reversing their attacks. He survives the cataclysmic destruction of the Wailing Wall, fueled by the combined power of the twelve Gold Saints.
His pursuit leads him to Cygnus Hyoga near the Hyperdimension gateway. He shatters Hyoga's ice barrier, modeled after the Freezing Coffin, and ensnares the Bronze Saint with Cosmic Marionation. Hyoga exploits a momentary vulnerability by freezing the cosmic strings and counters with Aurora Execution. Though damaged, Minos survives this absolute zero assault. Attaching himself to Hyoga via a remnant string, he follows him into the Hyperdimension. There, lacking divine protection (unlike Hyoga, whose Cloth Athena's blood blessed), his body and Surplice disintegrate under the dimensional currents, resulting in atomic dissolution.
His signature ability, Cosmic Marionation, employs near-invisible cosmic strings to seize control of an opponent's body, manipulating movements and techniques with telekinetic precision to inflict severe pain or bone fractures. This technique blends strategic utility with sadistic cruelty. The Lost Canvas iteration uniquely wields Gigantic Feathers Flap, generating devastating shockwaves by beating his Surplice's wings.
Personality-wise, he typically maintains a calm, calculating demeanor, radiating confidence in his and his fellow Judges' power. This composure masks a pronounced sadistic streak, evident in his deliberate prolonging of opponents' suffering through Cosmic Marionation, as seen with Kanon and Albafica. He displays occasional emotional range, including amusement during combat and anger when thwarted. His characterization draws heavily from his mythological namesake, Minos, the Cretan king and judge of the dead in Greek lore, particularly his role in judging souls and his underworld fate.