Historical Significance of Labyrinths

What's the story about these intricate designs found dug into ancient hillsides and paved in the floors of cathedrals?

Caerdroia

Caerdroia is an annual journal that publishing findings, news and theories on labyrinths. It's simply the best!

Here's the labyrinth employed by the Sisters at Stella Niagara, New York. They see it as a means of prayer.

Impressive describes the work of Joshua Schriftman on labyrinth motif of the Native North American Cultures.

Fascinating information about historical and current examples of the labyrinth. Definitely worth a visit.

There's a difference between a labyrinth and a maze, but keeping that in mind, there's lots of good information here.

According to this source, the oldest labyrinths evolved from the Meander Pattern or the Greek Key design.

Tony Phillips offers information about the numerical basis of labyrinth design and some neat activities too!

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