The thing is, the first three parts were connected by a common ideology, the fourth part was already detached, as it had too many innovations... And the fifth is just a revolution, not a resurrection))
Therefore, the fact that Minotaurs became slaves is not surprising - I wouldn't be surprised if in the sixth part there will be riders on Minotaurs((((
As for the Hydras... I don't really like them either, the ones from the 3rd or 4th were more attractive, in my opinion.
Bow down and hear our cry,
Our earthly rulers falter,
Our people drift and die,
The walls of gold entomb us,
The swords of scorn divide,
Take not thy thunder from us,
Take away our pride.
G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal