Labyrinths & Mazes

Plot

From the time of the ancient Greeks, labyrinths and mazes have had the power to mystify and fascinate. In this beautifully illustrated and unprecedented compendium, explore their beauty, enigmatic twists and turns, spiritual dimensions, and special historical path. From the Cretan labyrinth where the timeless myth of Theseus and the Minotaur played out, to the awe-inspiring Casa Grande, a Saguaro cactus forest in Arizona, see just why people of all cultures, throughout the centuries, in all continents and countries, find these complex and manificent mazes so irresistibly compelling. Hundreds of breathtaking color photos, many never before seen, reveal their ever-spectacular constructions, as well as the almost endless variety of existing mazes-which unlike labyrinths have intricate designs with choices of pathways and hidden goals. Discover their ancient origins, different classifications, and diverse uses, and look at magnificent examples made from turf and stone, as well as garden labyrinths and mazes, and their modern revival.