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Daedalus

Daed a lus |ˈdedl-əs ˈdɛdələs |Greek Mythology a craftsman, considered the inventor of carpentry, who is said to have built the labyrinth for Minos, king of Crete. Minos imprisoned him and his son Icarus, but they escaped using wings that Daedalus made and fastened with wax. Icarus, however, flew too near the sun and was killed.

 

Oxford Dictionary

Daedalus

Daedalus |ˈdiːdələs |Greek Mythology a craftsman, considered the inventor of carpentry, who is said to have built the labyrinth for Minos, king of Crete. Minos imprisoned him and his son Icarus, but they escaped using wings which Daedalus made and fastened with wax. Icarus, however, flew too near the sun and was killed.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

Daedalus

Daed a lus /déd (ə )ləs |díːd -/名詞 〘ギ神 〙ダイダロス 〘クレタの迷宮を建てたとされる 〙(→Icarus ).

 

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