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home > learn about mazes Learn More About MazesWhat 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 captivated 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 mazesLearn the common types of mazes you are likely to encounter, and the differences between mazes and labyrinths. learn how to draw mazesDiscover tips and tricks that will help you become a top-notch puzzle creator (and solver). terminologyAn explanation of the components of mazes: passageways, junctions, vortices, bottlenecks, and more. early historyAncient 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 designers create to snare us, and what did their mazes guard? |
What People are SayingChristopher Berg ingeniously leads us into the mazes of antiquity. Each turn is marked by unexpected enigmas and enchantments..." —Ulrica Hume, Labyrinth Facilitator, St. James Church, London Advertisement |
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