Tragedy Strikes: The Flight of Icarus

:mag_right: Myths were an important part of ancient Greek civilization, providing explanations for their world and guidance for life.

:airplane: The myth of Daedalus and Icarus tells the story of their escape from prison using their ingenuity.

:ship: Daedalus attempts to stow away on ships to escape, but is prevented by King Minos' strict surveillance.

✨ Minos may control the land and sea, but not the air

🕊️ Daedalus and Icarus gather feathers and make wings

🌬️ Daedalus flies in the air with the wings

✨ Daedalus creates wings for his son, Icarus, to fly.

🦅 Daedalus teaches Icarus how to fly by observing birds.

🌊 Icarus flies over the sea, but Daedalus is worried about his safety.

✈️ Keep at a moderate height to avoid the fog and spray clogging your wings, or flying too high and melting the wax.

👨‍👦 Daedalus secured the wings to Icarus' shoulders, and together they flew across the land and tested their abilities before embarking on a journey.

🌊 They planned to fly across the dark sea, with Daedalus keeping an eye on Icarus to ensure his safety.

📚 Daedalus and Icarus flew over Samos and Delos

💨 Icarus felt the thrill of the cool wind on his face as he flew higher

☁️ Icarus flew up into the blue sky and reached the clouds

🔒 Icarus ignored warnings and flew too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt and him to fall into the sea.

😢 Daedalus tried to save Icarus but it was too late, and he mourned the loss of his son.

👼 The land where Icarus fell was named Icharia in his honor.

✈️ Icarus flew too close to the sun and fell into the water.

🏛️ He built a temple to Apollo in Sicily as a tribute.

🪶 His wings were hung up in the temple as an offering.