These are three of the basic labyrinth designs, from which many others have been derived.
To see more, follow the links at the bottom of this page, or check out some books about
labyrinths. An excellent one to start with is Secrets of the Maze - An Interactive Guide to the World's Most Amazing Mazes, by Fisher and Loxton. |
The Classical Labyrinth NEW!-- How to draw this labyrinth Carvings, coins, and other evidence of labyrinths like this one range from hundreds to a few thousand years old. |
The Roman Labyrinth Roman Labyrinths are usually made up of lines meeting at right angles. |
The Christian Labyrinth The early Christian church made use of labyrinths as a symbolic or meditative tool. A labyrinth like this one exists in the floor of the Chartres Cathederal. |
LINKS
Through Mazes to Mathematics
the mathematical approach
Think Labyrinth
labyrinths, mazes, and computer generated maze software
Labyrinths and Mazes
labyrinths vs. mazes, mythology, photos
The Labyrinth Locator
Find a labyrinth near you!
The Labyrinth - Walking Your Spiritual Journey
How to Create an Outdoor Labyrinth