# Labyrinth — WHE Definition Discussion

**URL:** <https://community.worldhistory.org/t/labyrinth-whe-definition-discussion/16403>\
**Category:** WHE Articles\
**Created:** [April 16, 2018, 6:53am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/labyrinth-whe-definition-discussion/16403 "2018-04-16T06:53:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\
**Post date:** [April 16, 2018, 6:53am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/labyrinth-whe-definition-discussion/16403/1 "2018-04-16T06:53:27Z")

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The word _labyrinth_ comes from the Greek _labyrinthos_ and describes any maze-like structure with a single path through it which differentiates it from an actual maze which may have multiple paths intricately linked. Etymologically the word is linked to the Minoan _labrys_ or 'double axe', the symbol of the Minoan mother goddess of Crete, although the actual word is Lydian in origin and most likely came to Crete from Anatolia (Asia Minor) through trade.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Labyrinth/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Labyrinth/)._

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**Author:** ![JPryst](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/jpryst/32/168_2.png) [@JPryst](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/JPryst)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/labyrinth-whe-definition-discussion/16403/2 "2026-07-30T19:20:28Z")

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