Symbolizes primal instincts, confinement, and the battle between human intellect and animal nature. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur, trapped in the labyrinth, represents the challenges we face within ourselves, the dark aspects of human nature, and the struggle to overcome internal mazes of fear and desire.

Themes: instincts, confinement, nature, fear, struggle

More in: 'The Greek Myths' by Robert Graves.