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Has the original Labyrinth been found ?

By T.K. Randall
October 30, 2009 · Comment icon 3 comments

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An elaborate network of underground tunnels found in a disused quarry on the Greek island of Crete is now thought to be the site of the original mythical Labyrinth where Theseus fought the half-man, half-bull Minotaur.
A disused stone quarry on the Greek island of Crete which is riddled with an elaborate network of underground tunnels could be the original site of the ancient Labyrinth, the mythical maze that housed the half-bull, half-man Minotaur of Greek legend.


Source: Independent | Comments (3)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by little_dreamer 15 years ago
I always thought this was a very interesting Greek myth when I was a child.
Comment icon #2 Posted by Ryinrea 15 years ago
Hm this is very inserting. I think it could have inspired the Labyrinth myth.
Comment icon #3 Posted by brlesq1 15 years ago
I'm curious what these cave complexes were used for. I mean, there are three of them. Mystery rites?


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