Bab’Aziz (Nacer Khemir, 2005)

In the tale of Theseus, Ariadne (meaning the holy one), bestows upon the hero a golden thread, a symbol of guidance through the labyrinth, ensuring he doesn't tread the same path endlessly. This golden thread, in alchemical terms, represents the transformed and perfected soul, harmonized in the trinity of Mind, Spirit, and Soul.

Theseus, akin to an alchemist, embarks on the Hero's Journey, aiming to transmute the base into the divine. Through trials that refine the mind and fortify the will, he faces the ultimate challenge — the Labyrinth, a reflection of the subconscious. At this pivotal juncture, having transmuted lead into gold, a gift from the Holy One, Theseus employs his newfound wisdom to conquer the inner Beast.

This victory attests to his worthiness of the golden transformation. Having traversed the realm of the extraordinary, Theseus returns home as a King.