In ancient Greece, the land was divided into many small states, with Athens and Crete among the most powerful. King Minos of Knossos ruled over Crete, while King Aegeus reigned over Athens.
According to the myth, Minos' wife, Queen Pasiphaë, fell in love with a beautiful white bull and gave birth to the Minotaur—a creature that was half human and half bull. To hide the monster, King Minos ordered his architect Daedalus to construct a massive labyrinth where the Minotaur was imprisoned.
During a ritual competition in Athens, Minos’ son, Androgeus, was killed, and Minos suspected King Aegeus of being responsible. He declared war on Athens and, with Zeus’ help, emerged victorious. As punishment, he forced the Athenians to send seven young men and seven young women to Crete each year, where they were locked inside the labyrinth to be sacrificed to the Minotaur. This terrifying ritual continued for several years.
When the Athenian prince Theseus volunteered to be sacrificed in Minos’ labyrinth, he had a plan—he would kill the Minotaur and put an end to Athens’ dreadful fate.
On Crete, Theseus met King Minos’ daughter, the beautiful Ariadne, who fell in love with him. She promised to help him find his way out of the labyrinth if he, in return, would marry her. Ariadne gave him a ball of thread, which he tied at the entrance. Using the thread as a guide, he found the Minotaur, killed it, and helped the other victims escape the labyrinth. This later gave rise to the expression "Ariadne’s red thread," which today refers to following a guideline or clue.
On their way back to Athens, Theseus and his companions stopped at the island of Delos, where they performed the Crane Dance—a ritual dance that imitated the movements through the labyrinth. The dance is believed to have been created by Daedalus, the architect of the labyrinth, and became a tradition on the island.
At their next stop on the island of Naxos, the stories diverge: Some say that Theseus abandoned Ariadne there, while others claim that she chose to stay after falling in love with the god Dionysus.
"This was the story of my ancestor, the Minotaur."
Best regards,
Mini Taurus
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
Gl. Ryvej 2, Rodelund
DK-8653 Them
At Labyrinthia, you can choose to buy food in the café and eat it indoors or outside on the south-facing terrace.
You can also bring your own food and eat it outside.
We also have two large gas grills, so you can grill your own food if you wish.
NB: There is a free “doggy bar” (fresh water) for our thirsty four-legged guests.
In the café, we offer a delicious selection of food and drinks. Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, hot dogs, fish and chips, barista coffee, slush ice, ice cream, and much more.
Create the ideal setting for your next school event, activity, or gathering with our cozy tent – perfect for outdoor teaching, teacher days, field trips, and more.
The tent accommodates up to 64 people, and you can rent the entire tent for 500 DKK or just half of it (max. 32 people) for 250 DKK, if the tent is shared with another event.
Contact us to learn more about how our tent can be used for your school or institution! Most things can be arranged.
Call us at 86 84 99 44 or send an email to labyrinthia@labyrinthia.dk
In the Puzzle Center, you will find logic games, puzzles, and educational games in various difficulty levels. The old stable building has been converted into a cozy showroom or "Puzzle Center," as we also call it.
With over 50 different tasks and games, there is something for the whole family – from beginners to experienced players. Set aside plenty of time, as it can be hard to tear yourself away from the many exciting challenges once you're started!
