The 3-Circuit Classical Labyrinth

The labyrinth in its simplest form is one with 3 circuits. For some people it is not a “real” labyrinth because the path is leading directly into the centre without being closer and then farther away from it.
As there is no universally valid definition for the labyrinth, we may nevertheless consider this labyrinth as a real one.
How do we get [...]

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From the Rectangular to the Square Classical Labyrinth

The classical labyrinth always was depicted in rectangular shape, just in the oldest representations on coins and engravings.
Again one recognises very well the basic pattern in a rectangular form. The path sequence also is typical.
The centre should be bigger than only a path width. Because the square basic pattern was maintained, the centre becomes an irregular, rectangular polygon.
How does one [...]

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The Round Classical Labyrinth

We already had the classical labyrinth in round form in a preceding post.
If one makes the lines less round around the four points of inflection, this labyrinth shows a certain form of meander. In fact this labyrinth can be developed from two double meanders.
How to make a labyrinth with a double meander is shown in this Flash animation on mymaze.
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How to build a Knidos Labyrinth with Paving Stones

The preparations for this labyrinth are known. They were object of the previous article with the title: How to build a Knidos Labyrinth with Bark Mulch.
This was as it were the test run or a specimen for the final version.
In the meantime, the meadow had been mowed once again and the bark mulch had disappeared to [...]

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