Lactantius, we find, and some others, say, that it was in the city cnossus.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
The story of human progress in the West is the story of Memphis, Thebes, Babylon, Nineveh, cnossus, Athens, Alexandria, Rome, and of medieval, Renaissance, and modern capitals.
"Horace and His Influence"
Grant Showerman
Straight where Amnisus, mart of wealthy ships, Appears beneath famed cnossus and her towers, 440 Like the fair handmaid of a stately queen, I check'd my prow, and thence with eager steps The city of Minos enter'd.
"Poetical Works of Akenside"
Mark Akenside