Who is Minos from The Politics of Aristotle and what is their importance?

Minos of Crete is mentioned by Aristotle as having been famed for having been a law maker. Although people may often take this power for granted today, is began as an innovation and major means of social progress.

Minos' power was so great that after his death his reputation continued, not only for what he did during his life but as an underworld figure, where the living so honored him as to claim that they felt he could be honored and entrusted with the judging of souls.