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Nobody knows how the Gordian Knot was tied, so it is not possible now to say if it was solvable. The elgend says that many intelligent people tried and failed, but that Alexander 'solved' it by cutting it with his sword - a classic example of lateral thinking - so we must assume that it was not solvable. But as knot-tying is a step-by-step process, this raises the question... "how is it possible to tie a knot which cannot be untied?" ... as surely the undoing of a knot is as simple as reversing the process.
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How to use gordian knot in a sentence?
I would like to try my knife on that Gordian knot!
How did the cobble's knot differ from the gordian knot?
Maniac Magee actually untied the knot, but Alexander the great scliced open th Gordian knot
What is the world record for taking apart the gordian's knot?
There is no official world record for solving or disentangling the Gordian's knot, as it is a mythical and symbolic problem rather than a physical challenge with a standard criteria for completion.
What is the story of the Gordian Knot?
The Gordian Knot is metaphor for a difficult problem which can be solved by "thinking outside the box". It is believed that Alexander the Great was able to untie King Gordian's knot by severing it with his sword.
What are the release dates for The Gordian Knot - 1911?
The Gordian Knot - 1911 was released on: USA: 11 August 1911
What was the Gordian knot?
It wasn't a end they wrapped the end and beginning inside the Gordian
Was the Gordian knot real?
There are no evidence of that.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Gordian Knot - 1911?
The cast of The Gordian Knot - 1911 includes: Dorothy Phillips as Marion Walters
Is the word Gordian always capitalized?
Yes, because it is a proper noun. Example: the Gordian Knot
How do you take apart the gordian knot?
Cut it with a sword.
Who was the historical fiqure that united the gordian knot?
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What city is the Gordian knot from?
Pat Kincade of the Gordian Knot came from Clarksdale, Ms Jim Weatherly from Pontotoc, Ms The band originated and came from Ole Miss
