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A '''Labyrinth''' was in Greek mythology an elaborate structure designed to hold the Minotaur, a mythical creature that was half man and half bull. The Minotaur was killed by the Athenian hero Theseus who was able to escape with the aid of Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread. Walking a labyrinth has become a spiritual practice in many cultures and religtions. | |||
Behind the [[L. W. Rogers Building]], on the west side of the [[Olcott (campus)|headquarters campus]] of the [[Theosophical Society in America]], is a classical seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth. See the international '''[https://labyrinthlocator.org/?fwp_city=Wheaton&fwp_state=il Labyrinth Locator]''' for other labyrinths around the world. | |||
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A Labyrinth was in Greek mythology an elaborate structure designed to hold the Minotaur, a mythical creature that was half man and half bull. The Minotaur was killed by the Athenian hero Theseus who was able to escape with the aid of Ariadne, who provided him with a skein of thread. Walking a labyrinth has become a spiritual practice in many cultures and religtions. Behind the L. W. Rogers Building, on the west side of the headquarters campus of the Theosophical Society in America, is a classical seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth. See the international Labyrinth Locator for other labyrinths around the world. | ||
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