Historical links between Egyptian and Cretan labyrinths

Historical links between Egyptian and Cretan labyrinths. Diodorus Siculus stated Daedalus used the Egyptian labyrinth as model for the Cretan labyrinth Pliny the Elder said the Cretan version was only one-hundredth the size of the Egyptian labyrinth The word 'labyrinth' originates from Greek, but concept inspired by Egyptian structure

The Greek labyrinth may have Egyptian origins. While the word 'labyrinth' is Greek, ancient writers traced the concept to Egypt. Herodotus and Pliny the Elder described the Egyptian labyrinth at Hawara in detail. Ancient sources indicate that Daedalus modeled the Cretan labyrinth after the Egyptian version, with the Egyptian structure being significantly larger. The Minotaur legend may have origins in Egyptian labyrinth.

Key Facts

• Diodorus Siculus stated Daedalus used the Egyptian labyrinth as model for the Cretan labyrinth
• Pliny the Elder said the Cretan version was only one-hundredth the size of the Egyptian labyrinth
• The word 'labyrinth' originates from Greek, but concept inspired by Egyptian structure
• The Minotaur legend may have origins in Egyptian labyrinth

Related site: Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

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