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Minotaur

Brom's Minotaur art

What is it that lies at the center of a maze, and, once we discover its secret, will we be able to find our way back out again? For thousands of years this apparently simple question has intrigued cultures all around the world.

Since before the ancient Greeks first began telling the mythical story of Theseus and the Minotaur, the symbol of the maze—and what it signifies—has intrigued, inspired and entertained humankind.

Types of Mazes

Learn the six common types of mazes you are likely to encounter, and the differences between mazes and labyrinths.

Learn How to Draw Mazes

Discover tips and tricks that will help you become a top-notch maze creator (and maze solver).

Maze Terminology

An explanation of the components of mazes: passageways, junctions, vortices, bottlenecks, and more.

Ancient Mazes and Maze History

Ancient legends associated with mazes—such as the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur—speak of danger and confusion, of heroes and transformation, death and rebirth. What pitfalls did the ancient maze designers create to snare us, and what did their mazes guard?

What is the difference between a maze and a labyrinth? A labyrinth has a single path that winds into the center, while a maze is a puzzle with many choices and dead ends.

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