Daedalus

Daedalus (Greek: Δαίδαλος) was a legendary craftsman and inventor in Greek mythology who embodied ingenuity and technical mastery. His name is pronounced "DEE-də-ləs" in British English and "DED-ə-ləs" in American English.

As the most renowned artisan of ancient Greek legend, Daedalus was responsible for several extraordinary creations. These included the intricate Labyrinth of Crete, commissioned by King Minos to imprison the Minotaur, and an artificial wooden cow built for Queen Pasiphaë. His family relationships included being father to Icarus, uncle to Perdix, and according to some accounts, father to Iapyx.

Daedalus is perhaps best known for the tragic tale involving his son Icarus. When they needed to escape from Crete, he crafted two pairs of wings using feathers and wax. Despite Daedalus's explicit warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun during their escape. The heat melted the wax binding his wings, causing him to plummet into the sea and drown.