Mazes and Labyrinths: A General Account of Their History and Development
William Henry Matthews
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Come along on a journey through the history of Mazes and Labyrinths by W.H. Matthews. Get lost in the wonders of winding paths, from ancient Egyptian temples to medieval cathedrals and English garden mazes. Blending mythology, archaeology, and folklore, discover how these puzzling patterns have symbolized everything from spiritual quests to playful challenges. From the Minotaur’s lair to elegant hedge mazes at country estates, Matthews reveals how humanity has always loved getting lost—on purpose. - Summary by Carrie Mae Streb
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| Preface | 4:32 | Gelesen von Carrie Mae Streb |
| Introduction | 10:43 | Gelesen von Beeswaxcandle |
| The Egyptian Labyrinth | 12:42 | Gelesen von emmaweigham |
| The Egyptian Labyrinth (continued) | 10:27 | Gelesen von emmaweigham |
| The Cretan Labyrinth | 11:14 | Gelesen von Beeswaxcandle |
| The Cretan Labyrinth (continued) | 11:34 | Gelesen von Beeswaxcandle |
| The Cretan Labyrinth (continued) | 12:25 | Gelesen von Beeswaxcandle |
| The Etruscan or Italian Labyrinth | 10:11 | Gelesen von Chuck Lavazzi |
| The Labyrinth in Ancient Art | 19:56 | Gelesen von Chuck Lavazzi |
| Church Labyrinths | 23:53 | Gelesen von Rapunzelina |
| Turf Labyrinths | 14:57 | Gelesen von Chuck Lavazzi |
| Turf Labyrinths (continued) | 21:11 | Gelesen von Chuck Lavazzi |
| The Origin of Turf Mazes | 16:09 | Gelesen von marisad6 |
| The Floral Labyrinth and the Dwarf-Shrub Maze | 13:32 | Gelesen von Kathryn Barbosa |
| The Topiary Labyrinth, or Hedge Maze | 19:16 | Gelesen von jenno |
| The Topiary Labyrinth, or Hedge Maze (continued) | 18:46 | Gelesen von phineas2000 |
| The Topiary Labyrinth, or Hedge Maze (continued) | 20:32 | Gelesen von phineas2000 |
| Stone Labyrinths and Rock Engravings | 12:30 | Gelesen von Seraphina |
| The Dance or Game of Troy | 17:32 | Gelesen von phineas2000 |
| The Bower of "Fair Rosamond" | 14:29 | Gelesen von phineas2000 |
| Maze Etymology | 27:12 | Gelesen von Chuck Lavazzi |
| Labyrinth Design and the Solution of Mazes | 21:32 | Gelesen von jenno |
| The Labyrinth in Literature | 19:29 | Gelesen von Book Lover |
| Miscellanea and Conclusion | 19:13 | Gelesen von Owlivia |