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Plan and entrance to the Labyrinth caves of Crete
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Plan and entrance to the Labyrinth caves of Crete
Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves. Believed to be the site of the mythical Labyrinth by Charles Robert Cockerell. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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1. Title: "The Labyrinth of Crete: A Journey into Myth and Natural Wonder" This image presents a rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of the Labyrinth caves of Crete, as depicted in Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1823. The illustration includes both a plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and the entrance to the caves, believed to be the site of the legendary Labyrinth. The Labyrinth, a complex and intricately designed maze, is a legendary creation of ancient Greek mythology. It was said to be the dwelling place of the fearsome Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature, and the labyrinth was built to confine this terrifying beast. The Labyrinth was said to have been created by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus as a prison for the Minotaur, who was sent to Crete by the god Poseidon as a punishment to King Minos. The mythological Labyrinth is often depicted as a vast, intricate maze with many twists and turns, designed to confuse and trap those who entered. However, the actual caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, while not as elaborate as the mythical Labyrinth, still hold an air of mystery and wonder. The image of the caves and their entrance, hand-coloured and meticulously engraved on copperplate, invites us to explore the natural wonders of the earth and to imagine the stories and legends that have been woven around these fascinating formations. This illustration, taken from an educational encyclopedia, serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the Labyrinth and the power of storytelling to capture the imagination of generations. The intricate details of the engraving, the vibrant colours, and the sense of adventure and discovery evoked by the image make it a timeless treasure for anyone interested in the natural world, Greek mythology, or the history of illustration.
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