<p>Priests from the temple of Jupiter created a yearly contest in order to undo the knot which ties the yoke to the centre-pole of the late Gordias’s cart. The winner will rule over Asia while the ones who fail to untie it will see their goods seized. Many competitors try their luck, but no one succeeds. Alexander the Great cuts the knot with his sword but, judging by the priests’ reactions, he understands that they wanted the knot to remain intact, as it was bringing them wealth.</p>

String marionette

Not specified

Craig Edward Gordon

Italy

Marina di Pisa

Printed

Ancient history

Riddle

Contest

Religion

Money

Greek history

Comical

Satirical

English

A Motion for Marionettes

Alexander The Great

Priest

Witch

Dwarf

Song

Dance

Instrumental tune

Chorus

Entrance through the prompter’s box

Signboard

The Gordian Knot

Le Noeud gordien