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What creature was born from Pasiphae's enchantment?
What creature was born from Pasiphae's enchantment?
What was the purpose of the maze built by Daedalus?
What was the purpose of the maze built by Daedalus?
What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus before they flew?
What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus before they flew?
What led to Icarus's downfall?
What led to Icarus's downfall?
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What was Daedalus's reaction after Icarus fell?
What was Daedalus's reaction after Icarus fell?
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Study Notes
Poseidon's Curse
- Poseidon was furious with King Minos and cursed Minos's wife Pasiphae, causing her to fall in love with a bull
- Pasiphae gave birth to a monstrous creature called Minotaur, who was half bull and half man
The Labyrinth
- King Minos, ashamed of the Minotaur, ordered the craftsman Daedalus to build a labyrinth to imprison the creature
- The labyrinth was so intricate, no one could escape from it
Theseus and the Minotaur
- Theseus, a brave young man, volunteered to enter the labyrinth and slay the Minotaur
- He was aided by King Minos’s daughter, Ariadne, who gave him a thread to help him navigate the labyrinth
Daedalus and Icarus
- Daedalus and his son Icarus were imprisoned on the island of Crete by King Minos for aiding Theseus
- To escape, Daedalus constructed wings for himself and Icarus, using feathers and wax
- Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or the sea, as the heat could melt the wax and the water could dampen the wings
- Icarus, ignoring his father's warning, flew too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt and him to fall into sea
- Daedalus, flying cautiously, successfully escaped from Crete
The Tragedy of Icarus
- Icarus's death is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and disobedience
- It highlights the consequences of not listening to advice and acting recklessly.
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Explore the captivating stories of Poseidon's curse, the Minotaur, and the Labyrinth in Greek mythology. Discover how Theseus, with the help of Ariadne, faced the monstrous Minotaur, and the tale of Daedalus and Icarus as they sought freedom. Unravel these legendary myths that have shaped ancient tales.
