Daedal

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A Greek inventor who built a maze for King Minos and escaped with wings he made for his son Icarus

proper noun
/ˈdeɪdəl/

Literature

: Dédalo

The story of Daedal and Icarus is a classic cautionary tale from Greek mythology.

Examples

In Greek mythology, Daedal was known for his incredible inventions.
In Greek mythology, Daedal famously created wings for himself and his son Icarus, allowing them to escape from Crete.
According to the myth, Daedal built wings of feathers and wax for himself and his son.
Many artists have depicted Daedal constructing the labyrinth for King Minos.
Daedal designed the labyrinth that trapped many adventurers.
The legendary inventor Daedal is often celebrated for designing the intricate labyrinth for King Minos of Crete.
Many myths tell the story of Daedal, the skilled craftsman who used his ingenuity to outsmart those who sought to imprison him.

Synonyms

Daedalus

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Literature

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An ancient Greek craftsman who builds a maze and escapes Crete with his son using wings of feathers and wax

is an alternative spelling or shorter form of the same name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Daedal comes from the Greek maker Daedalus, a clever craftsman who built a famous maze and even made wings for his son. A helpful way to remember Daedal is to think of the English word 'detailed' or of something carefully made, because Daedal means 'skillful' or 'cleverly made'.