Name of a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea (Aegean Sea). In ancient times it was the center of the Minoan Civilization. In Greek Mythology name of a nymph or protector of nature . She was the daughter of King Asterion and was the wife of King Minos. In Mineralogy the name of a limestone rock. Sedimentary rock of organic origin, white, porous and soft. It is used to make chalk.
