Materialism and sensuality dominated the Age of Taurus(4100-2000 BC) with Egypt, Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Greece as the dominating cultures. Also known as the Bronze Age where money, wealth, and agriculture developed as well sexual and fertility rites. The cow or bull was deified and bull fights became popular. The Minoan and Crete civilazations and the legends of the Minotaur also developed during this period. The pyramids and megaliths which were built during this period still stand as testimony to the endurance and permanence of this sign. A notable event happened midway through the Age around 3100 BC which had worldwide repurcussions, possibly the capure or displacement of the planet Venus(ruler of Taurus) which then went on to terrorize and destabilize the rest of our solar system. Song, dance, art, and celebration also highlighted this age.