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a structure with confusing or interconnected passages and paths
- Exploring the ancient ruins, I found myself lost in a labyrinth of tunnels and corridors.
- The city's narrow streets formed a labyrinth, confusing even the most seasoned travelers.
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a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium
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(in Greek mythology) a complex maze designed to trap the Minotaur, which was so intricate that it was nearly impossible to escape from
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth was an intricate maze designed by the architect Daedalus for King Minos of Crete. It was built to imprison the Minotaur, a monstrous creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. The Labyrinth was so complex that anyone who entered it would have difficulty finding their way out. The hero Theseus later navigated the Labyrinth with the help of Ariadne's thread, which he used to trace his path back after killing the Minotaur. The Labyrinth symbolizes complexity and the challenge of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.