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One of the oldest, deepest and most pervasive symbols of Western culture is that of the labyrinth. With its winding, unfathomable roots extending deep into the Neolithic, the labyrinth can be followed through Greek mythology and Roman art and remains important in Christian architecture.
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Thomas, J. (1999). Understanding the Neolithic (p. 280). London: Routledge.
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Hammer, Ø. (2016). The Labyrinths of History. In: The Perfect Shape. Copernicus, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47373-4_28
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