The young Minotaur, was actually the first born of Minos, the arrogant ruler of the Minoan Kingdom, and was originally named Asterion, on his birth. But unfortunately he was abandoned by his parents at a young age, since they considered him to be an embarrassment due to his unusual bull-like features. As such, Asterion grew up alone, not knowing his name or who he was. Living such a life, Asterion soon took interest in local brawl fights with other Minotaurs. Nourishing his combat skills in a somewhat unique way, he soon became known as "The Minotaur", the most talented and powerful one in the kingdom, admired and worshiped by other ones, up until he was defeated by a youth from a far-off land. As a prodigy, his confidence had never been so knocked, and finally he blamed it on his own weakness. To become stronger and much more powerful, he chose to enter the Minos Maze and started his self-training with the Twilight Orb's power, even thought he knew it would become so much harder than he thought.