Gordian knot vs crux

Gordian knot

noun
  • The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. 

  • Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution. 

crux

noun
  • The basic, central, or essential point or feature. 

  • The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point. 

  • The hardest point of a climb. 

  • A puzzle or difficulty. 

  • A cross on a coat of arms. 

How often have the words Gordian knot and crux occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )