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- DictionaryGor·di·an knot/ˌɡôrdēən ˈnät/
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- 1. an extremely difficult or involved problem.
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Knot in Greek mythology, used as a metaphor for difficult problems with little or no solution
The cutting of the Gordian Knot is an Ancient Greek legend associated with Alexander the Great in Gordium in Phrygia, regarding a complex knot that tied an oxcart. Reputedly, whoever could untie it would be destined to rule all of Asia. In 333 BC Alexander was challenged to untie the knot. Instead of untangling it laboriously as expected, he dramatically cut through it with his sword, thus exercis... Wikipedia