Labyrinth | 6 : Knossos: Man-made

In Greek myth, the Labyrinth was an elaborate structure commissioned by and designed by the master craftsman Daedalus .

It was built to imprison the Minotaur , a monstrous creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. 6 : Knossos: Man-Made Labyrinth

The report below explores , the primary center of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, and its enduring identity as the "man-made labyrinth" of Greek legend. 1. Mythology: The Legend of the Labyrinth In Greek myth, the Labyrinth was an elaborate

Modern scholars suggest the "Minotaur" may have been inspired by the Minoan ritual of bull-leaping , where acrobats would vault over live bulls. 2. Archaeology: The Real "Labyrinth" aided by Ariadne

While no literal underground maze has been found, the itself is widely considered the source of the labyrinth myth. MYTHS OF THE LABYRINTH | Ashmolean Museum

The Athenian hero Theseus successfully navigated the maze to slay the beast, aided by Ariadne , who provided a ball of thread to help him find his way back out.