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In the myth of the flight of Icarus, what caused Icarus to fall into the sea?
In the myth of the flight of Icarus, what caused Icarus to fall into the sea?
Who is the father of Icarus in the myth?
Who is the father of Icarus in the myth?
What material were the wings of Icarus made of in the myth?
What material were the wings of Icarus made of in the myth?
What was the name of the craftsman who created the wings for Icarus?
What was the name of the craftsman who created the wings for Icarus?
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Where did Daedalus and Icarus attempt to escape from?
Where did Daedalus and Icarus attempt to escape from?
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What was the material used to construct the wings for Icarus?
What was the material used to construct the wings for Icarus?
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Study Notes
The Flight of Icarus
- Icarus, along with his father Daedalus, attempted to escape from the island of Crete by constructing wings.
- Daedalus constructed the wings for his son Icarus out of feathers and wax.
- Daedalus warned Icarus to not fly too high as the sun would melt the wax and not too low as the sea would dampen the feathers.
- Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax on his wings, causing him to fall into the sea.
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Test your knowledge of the classic myth "The Flight of Icarus" with these three multiple choice questions. See how well you know the story by answering questions about Icarus's downfall, his father, and the material used to make his wings.
