Questions and Answers
Who created the Labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur?
Why did Daedalus feel threatened by his apprentice?
What did Daedalus use to create artificial wings?
What happened to Perdix after Daedalus became envious of him?
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What was Daedalus's relationship to Perdix?
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Study Notes
Daedalus Overview
- Daedalus means "skilled worker" and is renowned as an architect, inventor, and master craftsman.
- He is known for creating notable objects in Greek mythology.
Family and Inventions
- Daedalus had a son named Icarus and was a prolific inventor, crafting several significant creations:
- The wooden cow for Queen Pasiphae, allowing her to fulfill a desire for the bull.
- The Labyrinth at Knossos, designed to trap the Minotaur, which features complex passages.
- Artificial wings for himself and Icarus to escape Crete.
- The Labyrinth was so intricate that even Daedalus struggled to navigate it after its completion.
Background and Parentage
- Originally from Athens, Daedalus's parentage is uncertain, with references to different mothers: Alcippe, Merope, and Iphinoe.
- His father is thought to be Metion, descendant of Erectheus.
Apprentice and Rivalry
- Daedalus had an apprentice named Perdix, the son of his sister, who displayed exceptional innovation.
- Perdix invented the saw by mimicking fish spines and also created compasses.
- Envious of Perdix's talents, Daedalus killed him by throwing him off the Acropolis, later regretted by being saved by Athena, who transformed him into a partridge.
- Alternative accounts describe another apprentice named Talos, his twelve-year-old nephew, who also posed a threat to Daedalus's prestige.
- Daedalus murdered Talos out of jealousy similar to the fate of Perdix.
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Explore the fascinating story of Daedalus, the skilled architect, and his son Icarus in this quiz. Discover Daedalus's inventions, including the iconic Labyrinth and his ingenious wings. Test your knowledge of Greek mythology and the lessons learned from their tale.
