Canea, Knossos, Talos, Ida, Minos, and Minoan are all associated with the capital of Crete. CANEA is a port city located on the northern coast of Crete, while Knossos is an ancient palace located near Heraklion in central Crete. Talos was a giant bronze man-like figure in Greek mythology, said to have been made by Hephaestus to protect Crete. Ida is a mountain located on the island of Crete, and Minos was a legendary king of Crete in Greek mythology. The Minoans were an ancient civilization that flourished on Crete from around 2000 BC to 1400 BC.