Gordian Knot
- Created by: lyd_kate
- Created on: 01-03-18 10:25
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- Gordian Knot
- PL - Gordium reputed to be home of ancient King Midas - only a barbarian tale
- Both = Untie means ruler of the whole world. (AR = Asia)
- Both - cut with sword & Aristobulus' removal of pin securing yoke. AR doesn't decide, PL mainly agrees with sword
- Backstory (Arrian)
- Eagle on Gordius' plough, sacrifice to Zeus & married seer
- AR - lightning after, implies Gods' approval & legitimacy of prophecy
- PL - Gordium reputed to be home of ancient King Midas - only a barbarian tale
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