(after Janet Bord, Mazes and Labyrinths of the World. N.Y., 1975)

The fylfot is a very old symbol found in many primitive societies all over the world, as, for instance, in this example of a square-spiral fylfot from an early Greek vase. The interpretations given to it are as varied as its distribution is widespread.  When ithe fylfot appears along with 'meanders' such as the border strip of Greek fret pattern below the ram in this picture, it's relationship to the symbolism of the maze can be clearly seen.