Daedalus and Icarus | TRADITIONAL STORY | Classic Story for kids | Fairy Tales | BIGBOX

Summary

In the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, Daedalus crafts wings made of feathers and wax to escape from Crete. He warns Icarus to avoid flying too low or too high. Disregarding his father's advice, Icarus soars too near the sun, causing the wax to melt. Tragically, he falls into the sea and drowns. The sea where Icarus died is now known as the Icarian Sea.

Takeaways

• 🔨 Daedalus was crafting an ingenious escape plan from Crete by constructing wings made of feathers, sticks, string, and wax.
• 👀 Icarus, observing his father, was both curious and skeptical about the feasibility of their escape by flight.
• 🎨 Daedalus demonstrated the wings' functionality by attaching them to his arms and successfully flying, much to Icarus's amazement.
• 🛠️ Together, Daedalus and Icarus crafted a pair of wings for Icarus, using a similar method as the ones Daedalus had made for himself.
• ⚠️ Daedalus emphasized the importance of following a middle path while flying to avoid the dangers of both the sea and the sun's heat.
• 🚫 Icarus, in his excitement, disregarded his father's advice and ventured too high, leading to a tragic outcome.
• 🌞 The sun's heat melted the wax on Icarus's wings, causing the feathers to fall and rendering the wings ineffective.
• 💔 Icarus's fall from the sky and subsequent drowning was a direct result of his disobedience and Daedalus's inability to save him.
• 😢 Daedalus was left heartbroken, forced to continue his journey without his son, marking a poignant end to their escape attempt.
• 🌊 The sea where Icarus perished came to be known as the Icarian Sea, a lasting memorial to the tragic tale of Daedalus and Icarus.

Q & A

What were Daedalus and Icarus trying to escape from?

Daedalus and Icarus were trying to escape from Crete.

What materials did Daedalus use to create the wings?

Daedalus used hot wax, string, sticks, and feathers to create the wings.

What was the special thing Daedalus was building to help them escape?

The special thing Daedalus was building was a pair of wings for each of them to fly away from Crete.

Why did Daedalus warn Icarus not to fly too low or too high?

Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too low because the waves of the ocean could catch him and cause him to drown, and not to fly too high because the Sun could melt the wax, causing the feathers to fall off and leading to a fall into the sea.

What did Daedalus demonstrate to Icarus after attaching the wings to his arms?

Daedalus demonstrated how to fly by moving his arms like a bird, successfully taking flight above the island.

How did Icarus react when he first saw his father fly?

Icarus was initially excited and amazed, as if witnessing magic, but then he became concerned about their ability to fly.

What did Icarus forget while flying, leading to his tragic end?

Icarus forgot his father's warning about not flying too high, which led to the Sun melting the wax on his wings and causing him to fall into the sea.

What was the consequence of Icarus ignoring his father's advice?

The consequence of Icarus ignoring his father's advice was that he flew too close to the Sun, causing the wax to melt and the feathers to fall off, leading to his fall into the sea and drowning.

How did Daedalus feel after Icarus fell into the sea?

Daedalus felt a broken heart after Icarus fell into the sea, as he had to continue flying away while leaving behind his son.

What is the sea now called where Icarus drowned?

The sea where Icarus drowned is now called the Icarian Sea, named after him.