What is myth of the Taurus star

According to Greek mythology, the constellation Taurus commemorates the god Zeus changing himself into a white Bull to win the affections of the Phoenician princess Europa. After Europa hopped onto the Bull's back, the Bull swam across the Mediterranean Sea, taking Europa all the way to the island of Crete. Zeus and Europa became the parents of Minos, the legendary king of Crete.

The constellation Taurus commemorates Zues (the god) changing himself into a white bull to win the affections of Europa (Phoenician princess) After Europa hopped onto the bull's back, he swam across teh Mediterranean Sea, taking her to the island of Crete.