Daedalus and Icarus
Why Should I Care?
The Myth
Themes
Pride and Punishment
Technology
Obeying Elders
Summary
Characters
Daedalus
Icarus
King Minos
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Winged Man
Mad Scientist
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Jatayu and Sampati
Phaeton
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
A Minor Detail
A Lament for Icarus
Don't Look Down
How Do I Look?
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