MAZES - LUCCA The thirteenth century maze on the outer fabric of Lucca Cathedral is of a pattern that was widely used in the mediaeval period: for example, it is very similar to that found in the Cathedral at Chartres. However, neither of these is strictly speaking a maze, but a dancing ground: once having embarked upon its pathway, there is no chance of becoming lost. What makes the Lucca maze unique is the Latin inscription alongside the entrance side. This inscription reminds us that the labyrinth in Crete was built by Daedalus in order that anyone who entered would be trapped perman
MAZES - LUCCA The thirteenth century maze on the outer fabric of Lucca Cathedral is of a pattern that was widely used in the mediaeval period: for example, it is very similar to that found in the Cathedral at Chartres. However, neither of these is strictly speaking a maze, but a dancing ground: once having embarked upon its pathway, there is no chance of becoming lost. What makes the Lucca maze unique is the Latin inscription alongside the entrance side. This inscription reminds us that the labyrinth in Crete was built by Daedalus in order that anyone who entered would be trapped permanently inside. However, thanks to Ariadne and her thread, the Athenian Theseus was able to find his way out. The inscription [which is not complete] refers to the maze as a laberinthus, and implies that it is the same pattern as that used by Daedalus, in Crete.
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