Labyrinth
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In Greek mythology, the Labyrinth (Gk. λαβύρινθος labyrinthos) was an elaborate structure constructed for King Minos of Crete and designed by the legendary artificer Daedalus to hold the Minotaur, a creature that was half man and half bull and which was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.
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In popular culture
- In 1986, the film Labyrinth was released, directed by Jim Henson, and starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
- In 2006, the film Pan's Labyrinth was released, directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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See also
- Labyrinth, a Polish animation film by Jan Lenica.
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