Who designed the Labyrinth in Greek mythology?
Daedalus, a legendary artificer, designed the elaborate structure to hold the Minotaur. King Minos of Crete commissioned this palace at Knossos for the monster.
Questions about Labyrinth
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the Bronze Age site at Knossos excavated by archaeologists?
Archaeologist Arthur Evans excavated the Bronze Age site at Knossos in the early 20th century. He found bull motifs and images of men leaping over bull horns within the ruins.
What is the origin of the word labyrinth according to Maximillian Mayer?
Maximillian Mayer proposed in 1892 that labyrinthos might come from labrys, a Lydian word for double-bladed axe. Plutarch wrote Greek Questions noting this potential connection while Arthur Evans asserted the double axe motif supported his theory.
Which cathedral features the most famous medieval labyrinth pattern installed around 1000 AD?
The Chartres Cathedral pattern named for its appearance in Chartres Cathedral appears in manuscripts as early as the 9th century. The most famous medieval example created great influence on later practice was installed in Chartres Cathedral during the twelfth through fourteenth centuries.
How many stone labyrinths are preserved on Bolshoi Zayatsky Island near the White Sea?
Stone labyrinths of Bolshoi Zayatsky Island contain some 13 labyrinths on 0.4 km² area. Local archaeologists speculate these may be 2,000 to 3,000 years old though most researchers remain dubious.