15 Questions
What was Daedalus's motivation for wanting to escape?
He was tired of the long exile and wanted to stand on his native soil
How did Daedalus plan to escape from Crete?
By using the sky and flying away
What material did Daedalus use to create the wings?
Feathers and beeswax
Who hindered Daedalus's work on the wings?
Icarus, his son
What happened when Daedalus put the last touches to the wings?
He balanced his body between the wings and hovered in the moving air
Why did Daedalus alter the natural order of things?
To escape imprisonment by using the sky
What advice did Daedalus give to Icarus regarding flying?
To take the middle way and avoid extremes
What happened as Icarus soared higher towards the heavens?
The wax holding his wings melted
How did people who witnessed Daedalus and Icarus flying react?
They believed them to be gods
What was the consequence of Icarus soaring too close to the sun?
The wax holding his wings melted
What did Daedalus do when he realized Icarus had fallen into the sea?
He cursed his own inventions
What was the name of the sea where Icarus fell and drowned?
Icarian Sea
Why did Daedalus warn Icarus about aiming towards certain constellations in the sky?
To avoid flying too close to celestial bodies
What did Daedalus do before fitting the wings on Icarus's shoulders?
He cried and trembled with fear
What did people who witnessed Daedalus and Icarus flying think they were capable of?
Traveling in space
Study Notes
Daedalus's Motivation and Escape Plan
- Daedalus wanted to escape from Crete because of King Minos's tyranny.
- He planned to escape by creating wings for himself and his son Icarus.
The Wings' Construction
- Daedalus used feathers and wax to create the wings.
Obstacles and Challenges
- Daedalus's work on the wings was hindered by King Minos.
The Wings' Completion
- When Daedalus put the last touches to the wings, he was filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Altering the Natural Order
- Daedalus altered the natural order of things by attempting to fly, which was a feat reserved for the gods.
Advice to Icarus
- Daedalus advised Icarus to fly at a moderate altitude, neither too high nor too low, to avoid the heat of the sun and the dampness of the sea.
The Flight
- As Icarus soared higher towards the heavens, the wax on his wings began to melt.
- People who witnessed Daedalus and Icarus flying were amazed and thought they were capable of achieving anything.
The Consequences
- The consequence of Icarus soaring too close to the sun was that his wings melted, and he fell into the sea.
- Daedalus realized Icarus had fallen into the sea and was overwhelmed with grief.
The Sea of Icarus
- Icarus fell and drowned in the sea, which was later named the Icarian Sea.
Daedalus's Warning
- Daedalus warned Icarus about aiming towards certain constellations in the sky because they were too close to the sun.
Preparing Icarus
- Before fitting the wings on Icarus's shoulders, Daedalus tested them to ensure they were safe and functional.
The Impression on Witnesses
- People who witnessed Daedalus and Icarus flying thought they were capable of achieving anything, as if they were gods.
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