Gordian knot
knot in Greek mythology, used as a metaphor for difficult problems with little or no solution
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Gordian knot
Summary
Gordian knot is a knot[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Gordian knot's instance of is recorded as knot[3].
- Gordian knot's instance of is recorded as redewendung[4].
- Gordias is named after Gordian knot[5].
- Gordian knot is part of Greek mythology[6].
- Gordian knot's Commons category is recorded as Gordian Knot[7].
- Gordian knot's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[8].
- Gordian knot's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[9].
- Gordian knot's significant person is recorded as Alexander the Great[10].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include knot[3] and redewendung[4].
Origins
Gordias is named after Gordian knot[5].
Use and Application
Gordian knot is part of Greek mythology[6].
Influence
Things named for Gordian knot include Gordius[11], a taxon[12].
Why It Matters
Gordian knot has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]