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According to Greek legends, the [[Athens|Athenian]] Daidalos was [[Ostracism|exiled]] after he threw his nephew off the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|acropolis]] of Athens in jealous rage.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Art, Religion, and Myths|Art, Religion, and Myths]]'' / Knossos : Daidalos</ref> However, Daidalos found work in [[Knossos]]. At first, he played a vital part in the birth of the [[Minotaur]] by crafting a special cow suit for the queen [[Pasiphae]], enabling her to sleep with a [[Cattle|bull]] gods had cursed her to fall in love with. After the birth of the Minotaur, king [[Minos]] ordered Daidalos to create the infamous [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] beneath the [[Knossos Palace]]<ref | According to Greek legends, the [[Athens|Athenian]] Daidalos was [[Ostracism|exiled]] after he threw his nephew off the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|acropolis]] of Athens in jealous rage.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Art, Religion, and Myths|Art, Religion, and Myths]]'' / Knossos : Daidalos</ref> However, Daidalos found work in [[Knossos]]. At first, he played a vital part in the birth of the [[Minotaur]] by crafting a special cow suit for the queen [[Pasiphae]], enabling her to sleep with a [[Cattle|bull]] gods had cursed her to fall in love with. After the birth of the Minotaur, king [[Minos]] ordered Daidalos to create the infamous [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] beneath the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''Art, Religion, and Myths'' / Knossos : The Birth of the Minotaur</ref> | ||
He was also said to be the creator of the [[Daidalos' Statue of Herakles|statue]] of the hero [[Herakles]] situated near the [[Lykosoura Ruins]] in [[Arkadia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Arkadia|Arkadia]]: Daidalos' Statue of Herakles</ref> | He was also said to be the creator of the [[Daidalos' Statue of Herakles|statue]] of the hero [[Herakles]] situated near the [[Lykosoura Ruins]] in [[Arkadia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Arkadia|Arkadia]]: Daidalos' Statue of Herakles</ref> | ||
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In Greek mythology, Daidalos, also spelled Daedalus, was a famous and skillful inventor, architect, and a craftsman. He was also the father of Ikaros.
Biography
According to Greek legends, the Athenian Daidalos was exiled after he threw his nephew off the acropolis of Athens in jealous rage.[1] However, Daidalos found work in Knossos. At first, he played a vital part in the birth of the Minotaur by crafting a special cow suit for the queen Pasiphae, enabling her to sleep with a bull gods had cursed her to fall in love with. After the birth of the Minotaur, king Minos ordered Daidalos to create the infamous labyrinth beneath the Knossos Palace.[2]
He was also said to be the creator of the statue of the hero Herakles situated near the Lykosoura Ruins in Arkadia.[3]
Legacy and influence
During the Peloponnesian War, a fort by the city of Gortyn in Messara was named after him.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Art, Religion, and Myths / Knossos : Daidalos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Art, Religion, and Myths / Knossos : The Birth of the Minotaur
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Arkadia: Daidalos' Statue of Herakles
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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