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In [[Greek mythology]], '''Daidalos''', also spelled '''Daedalus''', was a famous and skillful artist and craftsman. He was also the father of [[Ikaros (mythology)|Ikaros]]. | |||
'''Daidalos''', also spelled '''Daedalus''', | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
According to Greek legends, Daidalos wrought the infamous [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] beneath the [[Knossos Palace]] on the order of king [[Minos]] of [[Krete]], to house the [[Minotaur]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | According to Greek legends, Daidalos wrought the infamous [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] beneath the [[Knossos Palace]] on the order of king [[Minos]] of [[Krete]], to house the [[Minotaur]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</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 name="ACOd" /> | ||
==Legacy and influence== | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Daidalos Fort|fort]] by the city of [[Gortyn]] in [[Messara]] was named after him.<ref name="ACOd" /> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Daidalos Fort|fort]] by the city of [[Gortyn]] in [[Messara]] was named after him.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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Revision as of 04:58, 13 July 2019
In Greek mythology, Daidalos, also spelled Daedalus, was a famous and skillful artist and craftsman. He was also the father of Ikaros.
Biography
According to Greek legends, Daidalos wrought the infamous labyrinth beneath the Knossos Palace on the order of king Minos of Krete, to house the Minotaur.[1]
He was also said to be the creator of the statue of the hero Herakles situated near the Lykosoura Ruins in Arkadia.[1]
Legacy and influence
During the Peloponnesian War, a fort by the city of Gortyn in Messara was named after him.[1]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)