The Gordian Knot

The Gordian Knot was an intricate ancient Greek problem symbolizing an intractable challenge. According to legend, it was a complex knot tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, with an oracle predicting that whoever untied it would rule Asia. Many tried and failed, until Alexander the Great famously sliced through it with his sword, effectively solving the problem through a bold and unconventional approach. Today, the term "Gordian Knot" is used metaphorically to describe a difficult problem that requires creative or decisive action to resolve.