👉 Daedalous is a term in ancient Greek mythology that refers to a person who embodies both malevolent and benevolent qualities. This concept is often associated with the god of war, Zeus, as it suggests that he can be both malevolent and benevolent at the same time. Daedalus was a man who, according to Plato's "Theaetetus," had been born with the ability to create beautiful objects, including weapons, sculptures, and even the human body itself. He was