What animal was considered sacred in Crete?

The bull was considered a sacred animal.
The Minotaur is a mythical carnivorous monster with a bull’s head and a human body that lived on the island of Crete.
According to the sources of ancient Greek mythology, the above creature lived in a labyrinth that was built by Daedalus and was called the Knossos labyrinth, which was located in Crete. Criminals were thrown into the labyrinth to be eaten by the minotaur, as well as young boys and girls in the form of a gift.