What is the similarities between labyrinths and mazes?

Answer 1

Maze is a synonym for labyrinth. But generally a labyrinth is underground or covered.

A maze has many routes but a labyrinth is just one long winding tunnel, but over the years they have grown to mean pretty much the same thing

Answer 2

A maze and a labyrinth are the same thing, but in legends and mythology the term 'labyrinth' is used more often than 'maze' due to it sounding better (A prominent factor as they were originally designed to be spoken aloud rather than read).

Answer 3

The terms 'maze' and 'labyrinth' are virtually interchangeable, meaning a complex structure of paths that are hard to find your way through. Many ending in dead ends. I envision a 'maze' as being a system of hedges (there are many such in Europe) - and a 'labyrinth' as being a complicated cave system. (such as that under Rome)

Answer 4

they are both confusing