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What creature was born as a result of Poseidon's enchantment on Pasiphae?
What advice did Daedalus give to his son Icarus regarding flying?
What was the reason for King Minos' anger towards Daedalus?
Where did Daedalus land after escaping from Crete?
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What was Daedalus' emotional response after the loss of Icarus?
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Study Notes
The Myth of the Minotaur
- Poseidon cursed King Minos' wife, Pasiphae, causing her to fall in love with a bull.
- Pasiphae gave birth to the Minotaur - a creature that was half-bull and half-man.
- King Minos commissioned Daedalus to build the Labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur.
- Theseus, a clever young man, entered the Labyrinth and killed the Minotaur.
- Theseus escaped the Labyrinth with Ariadne, the King's daughter.
- Enraged, Minos imprisoned Daedalus and Icarus on the island of Crete.
- To escape, Daedalus built two sets of wings from feathers and wax.
- Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun or the sea.
- Icarus, ignoring his father's warning, flew too close to the sun, melting the wax and causing him to fall into the sea.
- Daedalus, flying the correct route, escaped to Sicily and was overcome with grief and anger after his son's death.
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Explore the fascinating story of the Minotaur, a creature born from a curse and confined in a labyrinth. Follow Theseus's daring adventure and the tragic tale of Daedalus and Icarus, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of hubris. Delve into this ancient Greek myth and its enduring significance.
