Cretan pirates

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pirates
gptkbp:activities raiding
gptkbp:alliance local tribes
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Cretan_rebellion
Minoan civilization
other pirate groups
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Greek_city-states
gptkbp:contributedTo Cretan_economy
gptkbp:engagements slavery
gptkbp:famous_for treasure hunting
naval battles
naval warfare
seafaring skills
legendary raids
seizing cargo
gptkbp:firstMatch triremes
gptkbp:foughtIn gptkb:Roman_naval_forces
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkbp:historicalRecords gptkb:Herodotus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cretan pirates
gptkbp:impact trade routes
gptkbp:influence Cretan_culture
gptkbp:influenced pirate lore
Cretan_folklore
Cretan_identity
gptkbp:inspiration historical studies
legends and myths
gptkbp:is_featured_in literature
romantic figures
gptkbp:is_involved_in political conflicts
gptkbp:is_known_for bravery
cultural exchanges
strategic retreats
ambush tactics
surprise attacks
capturing ships
cunning strategies
loyalty to crew
capturing prisoners.
gptkbp:is_popular_among favorable winds
refuge in caves
gptkbp:is_used_in local knowledge
political negotiations
smuggling operations
deception in battles
islands as bases
flags to deceive
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkbp:notableFor attacking merchant ships
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
Hellenistic period
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Crete
gptkbp:reduces Roman conquest
gptkbp:rival other_Mediterranean_pirates
gptkbp:tactics hit-and-run
gptkbp:targets wealthy cities
Roman_merchants