The Gordian Knot is a legendary knot that became a metaphor for an intractable problem solved by a bold stroke. Gordian Knot may also refer to: Gordian Knot (band), an American progressive rock band Gordian Knot (album), the debut album of Sean Malone's progressive rock project of the same name Gordian Knot motion, a motion in The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure to start over Gordian Knot Operation, a Portuguese military operation in its overseas province of Mozambique in 1970 The Gordian Knot (film), a 1911 silent film romantic comedy See also Gordian's Knot, a mechanical puzzle from Thinkfun toys included on the Games 100