Well, this one hit me right in the kisser. The latest episode in my sure-to-be-lifelong-obsession Doctor Who, featured a Minotaur as the alien-to-beat. The poor creature was abandoned in what the characters later found out was a prison cell in space. (What can I say, it's a British Sci-Fi). The prison cell kidnapped people from around the universe and inserted them into a hotel labyrinth in which each person had a door meant just for them. Each person's room held their deepest fear and as soon as they had found their respective rooms, the 'Minotaur' (yes, they actually called it that) could find and hunt them down in the maze.
Also, while reading about Jungian analysis, I was astounded to see the word "Animus." Assassin's Creed, the best video game of all time, involves a man named Desmond Miles who is forced to go into his ancestor's memories (Altair and Ezio Auditore) to discover truths in his own life. The machine that allows him to do this is called "The ANIMUS." I feel like the system should be called "The ANIMA," however, seeing as the interface uses a feminine voice and has a close relationship with Desmond (who is male). She definitely allows him to see into his unconscious (where his ancestor's memories are supposedly stored) and even connects him to a Goddess later in the storyline. The Goddess recognizes Desmond even though it is Ezio who is speaking with her. The ANIMUS is even slowly becoming a part of Desmond, as he begins seeing visions of his ancestors when he isn't hooked up to the machine.
Yep now you're on it for sure.
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