Knossos Greek mythology, King Minos dwelt in a palace at Knossos. He had Daedalus construct a labyrinth, a very large maze (by some connected with the double-bladed axe, or "labrys") in which to retain his son, the Minotaur. Daedalus also built a dancing floor for Queen Ariadne. The name "Knossos" was subsequently adopted by Arthur Evans. As far as is currently known, it was William Stillman, the American consul who published Kalokairinos' discoveries, who, seeing the sign of the double axe on the massive walls partly uncovered by Kalokairinos, first associated the complex with the labyrinth of legend, calling the ruins
The Daedalus Variations In an interview with episode writer, Alan McCullough, he described the episode as a "great team show", and a "visual effects spectacular." On March 10, Captain Sobol was cast. Sobol was the alternate commander of the "Daedalus", rather than Colonel Caldwell (Mitch Pileggi). By the time the episode aired, Sobol was female (portrayed by Tracy Waterhouse), she held the rank of Colonel instead, and her name was spelled "Sobel". Much of the episode was filmed on the "Daedalus" set. Due to that, visual effects were required to fill in the external shots. The episode was reportedly one of the most