The Minotaur

The decorative stacking puzzle figure of the Minotaur is part of a series that combines historical information, folk elements and Greek tradition with interactivity and modern design. The different coloured pieces – blue, black, light brown and natural wood – highlight its archetypal characteristics. The Minotaur comprises nine different pieces, all handmade from beech wood and dyed with eco-friendly water-based paints.

● Type: Puzzle
● Dimensions: 21.5 H x 16.5 W x 3 D cm
● Material: Beech wood, water-based paint
● Date: 2018 - 2019

The Minotaur was one of the most famous monsters in ancient Greek mythology, usually portrayed with the body of a man and the head of a bull. Born from the unnatural union of Pasiphae and the Cretan Bull, the Minotaur resided at the centre of the Labyrinth, designed specifically to hide him from view at the request of Pasiphae’s husband, Minos. With the help of their daughter Ariadne, Theseus, the greatest Athenian hero, eventually managed to kill the Minotaur.

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