Labyrinth Pendant – A piece of symbolic jewelry and inner strength.Handmade from silver, tied with an adjustable red cord.Comes with a fabric pouch and a
THE JEWELRY
Labyrinth Pendant – A piece of symbolic jewelry and inner strength.
Handmade from silver, tied with an adjustable red cord.
Comes with a fabric pouch and an insert detailing the history and meaning of the Labyrinth.
Made in Greece.
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth (Greek: λαβύρινθος) was a complex architectural structure in Knossos. It was designed and bui
THE MYTH
In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth (Greek: λαβύρινθος) was a complex architectural structure in Knossos. It was designed and built by the engineer Daedalus for the mythical King Minos of Crete, in Knossos. Its purpose was to imprison the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull.
According to the myth, every nine years, seven young men and seven young women were sent from Athens to Crete to be devoured by the Minotaur inside the Labyrinth. The hero Theseus put an end to this sacrifice. He killed the Minotaur and found his way out with the help of Ariadne’s thread.
The labyrinth is a powerful symbol of change and transformation, representing the human struggle to find the way out. Its spiral, intricate structure refle
THE SYMBOLISM
The labyrinth is a powerful symbol of change and transformation, representing the human struggle to find the way out. Its spiral, intricate structure reflects the mystery and complexity of the human soul. It is a metaphor for the journey of self-awareness and inner transformation. It signifies the challenges we must overcome to reach our goals and dreams. It is an invitation to explore who we are and how we belong in the world.
The shape of the labyrinth is reproduced from a coin of the Minoan civilization.
