81_81885For a while, we didn't know what was going on in the dark, and we felt a coldness that made people's hairs stand on end approaching us. It's like the feeling of a ghost or death that is often said in movies. It was as if I heard the footsteps of the Grim Reaper, slowly approaching us.

In the dark, I whispered to the big one, "Why don't you let me turn on the flashlight?" ”

The big man explained, "Now that we're in danger, it's inevitable that there will be insects, beasts, demons, or some other supernatural beings. And ordinary insects and beasts have phototaxis. If we turn on the lights in such a hurry, we will be tantamount to turning ourselves into the target of the public! ”

Hearing the big man say this, I came to my senses. It turned out that his impulse just now almost made everyone die without a place to be buried. I feel scared when I think about it, and I can't help but feel a little ashamed of myself. Fortunately, when I didn't make that step, I was stopped by the big man in time.

The big man didn't seem to blame me, but continued to scan around in the dark, with his night owl eyes. It seems that in the dark, he can see a qiē with his eyes.

Seeing that the surroundings were getting colder and colder, there was no other movement except for the "rustling" sound. I waited for a while, and I shivered from the cold. I asked the big man softly, trying to find out what he was trying to do. I said to the big guy, "Big guy, do you have any good ideas?" ”

The big man didn't look back, he continued to stare into the darkness and said to me, "I'm thinking about ......"

I saw the big man thinking about a way out. It's not good to disturb his thoughts anymore. Seeing that the big man was surveying carefully, I couldn't help but scan the surroundings with the big man. However, it may be due to my limited eyesight. I saw almost nothing. Only in my ears can I hear the "rustling" sound just now.

"There it is!" The big man said suddenly.

As soon as I heard the big man say that there was a way, I was immediately excited. Hurriedly said to the big man: "Tell me quickly, what kind of good way is it?" ”

The big man didn't answer my question directly, but just asked me, "Did you bring cold fireworks?" ”

When I thought about it, this is an indispensable item for entering the dark heart! He immediately replied, "Yes!" How much do you want? ”

The big man smiled and said, "Two is enough!" ”

I hurriedly took out two cold fireworks from my bag and handed them to the big one.

The big man said, "Now." We're going to give it a 'sound of the west'! I'll count one, two, three, and when I get to three. Together, we're going to light the cold fire. Then, throw the cold fireworks in your hands together. If there's anything in the cave, you'll be attracted to the light. We can achieve the goal of 'striking the east and attacking the west'. It not only surveys the terrain, but also attracts insects and beasts. We also took the opportunity to escape.

You're still here, I'll throw it there. What do you think? ”

I subconsciously made an "ok" gesture to the older one to indicate that it was okay. When the big man saw that I didn't speak, he immediately asked, "How is it?" Questions? ”

Only then did I realize that in the dark, the other party could not see my gestures. So, I hurriedly said to the big one, "No problem! ”

"Okay, one...... Two...... Three! The big man said.

As soon as I finished counting, I immediately lit up the cold fireworks in my hand. A handful was thrown out. At the same time, the big man also threw out the cold fireworks in his hands. Two cold fireworks glowing with a faint blue light spun in a free-fall motion in the air.

It's between the lightning and the flint. The older man and I pretty much saw the situation around us. However, nothing unusual was found. This is a good thing, so that a few of us can finally let go of the hearts that we have been carrying.

What's more interesting is that at this moment, I saw several brazier-like things. The big ones saw it too. The two of us were pleasantly surprised. It's a good thing, with it. How much electricity can we save?

But for the sake of safety, the big man and I waited a little longer. Seeing that there was no abnormal movement, we dared to move out.

At this time, the old ghost suddenly said behind him: "Boss, look!" ”

We listened to the movement, immediately turned on the flashlight, and turned our heads to look at him. Under the illumination of the flashlight, several people saw a few words written on the jack gate at the same time: "Snowy labyrinth, there is in but not out"!

When several people saw this scene, they were immediately stunned: they had been busy for a long time, and this was not a 'cold ice cave', but a snowy maze. The words "there is no return" are really nervous.

The big man said, "Leave this alone, let's light the brazier first." If it's really a snowy maze, we'll figure it out! ”

So, a few of us immediately set fire to several braziers around us. Suddenly, the whole space seemed to be brightly lit. When I looked back, I suddenly gasped!

Sure enough, below us, there was an intricate labyrinth. Since we are on top, we can see the labyrinth below.

What is a labyrinth? A labyrinth refers to a complex passage full of passages where it is difficult to find a way to reach the entrance from its interior or from the entrance to the center. The roads are complex and difficult to distinguish, and it is not easy for people to enter and get out. It is often used as a metaphor for a complex and difficult problem, or an elusive situation.

Humans have been building labyrinths for more than 5,000 years.

During the different cultural developments of the world, these peculiar buildings have always attracted people to walk the winding and difficult paths in search of the truth.

The first labyrinth was built in the Mycenaean period around 1600 BC in a royal palace in the capital of Crete. It bears a resemblance to the labyrinth found in Pylos, Greece, painted on clay tablets in the 12th century BC.

During the Trojan War in the 12th century BC, many peoples invaded Mycenaean Greece. Cities and castles have been destroyed, traditions have been lost, and the magic of the labyrinth seems to have weakened. However, the neglect of tradition has not diminished interest in labyrinths.

In the first millennium B.C., this interest expanded: from the Mediterranean to Syria to the countries of the East - present-day Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Soon it spread to the West, such as Spain, England, Scandinavia and Russia.

By the Roman period, labyrinth motifs became the preferred ornament. In the mansions of the nobility, the vestibule and dining room were decorated with labyrinthine motifs. At the center of these geometric patterns, often from ancient mythology: Theseus and the slain Minotaur.

At that time, people seemed to be more concerned with the form of the pattern, and sometimes they did not care that their 'labyrinth' was wrong - they could neither get in nor get out.

By the time of Christianity, the divine power of the labyrinth returned. The whole life of man is like a labyrinth, and the center of this labyrinth is the turning point of life. Only through the difficult and winding pilgrimage path of Guò can you say goodbye to the sinful life and reach the center of the labyrinth. There, find the true meaning of life.

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, the shape of the labyrinth changed in the small patterns used to decorate manuscripts. At that time, Priest Altfried. Weseborgsky, who made up the lines of the labyrinth motif, formed a Christian cross, resulting in a variety of Gothic labyrinths.

These labyrinths are often used to decorate the entrance to the cathedral. Chartres Cathedral, for example, is a labyrinth. To get to the center of the church, you have to make 28 turns—the same number of days as a lunar month.

In medieval England, lawn mazes were popular, that is, lawns were planted in the style of a labyrinth. It's not hard to imagine what this is like. Moreover, in film and television dramas, it often appears. Later, it slowly became an indispensable design for gardeners.

Young people like to come here for a walk, and the craftsmen's guild holds festivals here; Citizens also come here for religious celebrations. To this day, there are dozens of such labyrinths for tourists to visit. South Wales has a very old labyrinth that has been preserved, dating back to 1800.

Between the 13th ~ 17th centuries, Europe has entered the Renaissance period. There are three labyrinths in Germany, one in Hanover called 'The Wheel'.

There are also two, built by Swedish soldiers during the 30 Years' War, one north of Naumburg, called the 'Swedish Wheel'; There is also one in Greitsyn, called 'Swedish Mowing Field'.

In Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea and Russia, there are more than 500 ancient labyrinths!

These labyrinths were built of small cobblestones and boulders, and were called the 'Fortress of Troy' in the North. Most of the labyrinths range in diameter from 7~18 meters, and many are Cretan labyrinths with only one entrance, and only a few Baltic labyrinths have two entrances.

Judging by the lichens that cover the stones, they were presumably used for sacrifices.

In the 10th century, the peoples of some parts of northern India even believed that labyrinths had the magic of aiding childbirth. For example, bronze plates with labyrinths depicted with water are used for mothers to drink.

The first labyrinth in Greek mythology: in Greek mythology it is an elaborate zuò structure, designed by the master craftsman Daedalus for King Minos of Crete and built in Knossos.

This labyrinth was used to imprison Minos' son, the half-man, half-bull monster Minotaur. Daedalus skillfully built the labyrinth in such a way that he himself could barely escape from it when it was completed.

The Athenian hero Theseus received the blessing of Ariadne, and after killing the Minotaur, he successfully escaped from the labyrinth under the leadership of Ariadne.

It is believed that the walls of the labyrinth have magical powers: a circle in the labyrinth will bring a good harvest to the fields, and those who have no children will have children......

In short, it is possible to make things come true, so in the past, people used to hold coming-of-age ceremonies in the labyrinth.

In Scandinavia, archaeologists discovered a human-high labyrinth made of stone, named the 'Trojan Fortress'. An ingenious path leads to the central square, where a girl awaits her sweetheart, who dances and approaches her through the intricate paths. (To be continued).