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Symbolism
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LABYRINTH
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labyrinth is a esoteric symbol of initiation, an itinerary to
be at the level interior to grow spiritually. Think of the most
famous labyrinth, Crete: Daedalus built by the King Minos, was
intended to keep the prisoner deformed son of this man, the
Minotaur, a man from head of bull that every year devoured victims
as human sacrifice. It is clear the psychological significance
of this myth: the minotaur represents the dark side of man buried
in the meanders of the brain (which not surprisingly has a "labyrinthine")
and to confront the danger of his ego to get rid and grow. This
meant the myth of Theseus who with Ariadne's Thread entered
into secret to confront and kill the monster. This issue is
well known throughout antiquity and traces of labyrinths have
been found even on vases and coins. The Gothic cathedrals, like
that of Chartres, show giant mazes designed on the floor. It
is clear sense but also a certain similarity with the Triple
Cinta, the concept of evolution of man. |
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(Left) The labyrinth
is an ancient symbol, found in prehistoric caves and caverns.
Here we see an example in concentric circles from the United
States, by the Anasazi culture. (Side) In Mesopotamia, at Babylon,
the first examples of the labyrinth dates back to 2700 BCE and
reproduce as in Europe the brain, highlighting the psychological
aspect. |
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