There are many legends around the world with descriptions of great men resolving unsolvable problems. One of these legends consist of the way Alexander the Great solved the problem of the Gordian knot, something that is used today as a mathematical metaphor for solving difficult problems.
The legend of the Gordian knot starts with king Midas. He was the son of Gordias, a poor peasant who lived in Phrygia. Before the birth of Midas, an eagle landed on Gordi...
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