In Greek mythology, the labyrinth was a confusing, dangerous
place of dark passages and hidden chambers. A minotaur lived at the center,
ready to devour anyone who couldn’t find his way out. If you’ve ever wandered a corn maze at
Halloween, this concept will feel very familiar. But to early Christians, labyrinths
were winding paths used for walking meditation: places of healing, peace, and
enlightenment. Labyrinths are often installed in public gardens, near churches
or hospitals. Unlike a corn maze, where you can’t see your way through, a
labyrinth is simply a pattern to follow on the ground. It can be made of colored
sand or gravel, stones, paving tiles, or low hedges. The one at Intermountain
Medical Center, near the Heart & Lung building, is patterned after the
labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral. If you’d like to find a labyrinth in your
neighborhood, or look for one near where you’ll be vacationing, you can try https://labyrinthlocator.com/locate-a-labyrinth
.
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