Labyrinth is synonymous with maze in English. The labyrinth symbol, as a decoration or motif in ancient Greek artifacts, isn't generally a maze, but the labyri

Labyrinth is synonymous with maze in English. The labyrinth symbol, as a decoration or motif in ancient Greek artifacts, isn't generally a maze, but the labyrinth of myth is. Theseus had to use thread, given to him by Ariadne, to find his way back out.