Philosophy of Language

Philosophy of Language

The Medieval Mystery of Ascent Through Descent: Spiritual Geometry of the Labyrinth

Journey from Lake Cocytus to the New Jerusalem

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Eugene Terekhin
Nov 02, 2025
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Medieval labyrinths did not have forks or branching paths. They followed a single winding route. At the center, there was a point usually called “The New Jerusalem.” It signified the absolute center of one’s life and the ultimate goal of one’s journey.

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