Daedalus

/ˈdɛdələs/ noun

In Greek mythology, a brilliant inventor and craftsman famous for building the Labyrinth and creating wings to escape from Crete.

From ancient Greek 'Daidalos,' meaning 'skillful worker' or 'ingenious,' possibly from 'daidaleon' (variegated or cunningly made). Used as a proper name for the legendary figure.

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