Who is known as the creator of the Labyrinth and used a similar trick with a string tied to an ant?

The correct answer is Daedalus, a pivotal figure in Greek mythology renowned for his extraordinary skills as an artisan and inventor. Daedalus is best known for architecting the Labyrinth on the island of Crete, a complex maze designed to contain the Minotaur, a creature born of an unnatural union.

The story of the string tied to an ant illustrates Daedalus's ingenuity. To make sure that anyone navigating the Labyrinth could find their way out, he advised Theseus to use a ball of thread that, when unwound as he ventured inside, would allow him to retrace his steps. The ant represents both a method to demonstrate his understanding of navigation in complex spaces and his ability to outsmart challenges using simple principles.

The other figures mentioned—Icarus, Orpheus, and Odysseus—are significant in their own narratives but do not share the same inventive prowess associated with the Labyrinth or the clever use of a thread to guide someone back through a maze. Icarus, for example, is primarily known for his tragic flight too close to the sun, while Orpheus is celebrated for his musical abilities and quest to retrieve his wife from the underworld. Odysseus is