The Story of Daedalus and Icarus
How does Ariadne's departure
with Theseus propel the action in
the myth?
A. Daedalus constructs
wings of feathers.
Daedalus was a renowned inventor
and artist who lived thousands of
years ago. Daedalus enjoyed
traveling, and he was welcomed
warmly wherever he went. In 1325
BC, he set forth on a journey with
his young son, Icarus, to the isle of
Crete.
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B. Daedalus finds the way
to the exit door.
C. Daedalus defeats the
Minotaur in battle.
"Freedom is crucial," said Daedalus
to his son.
"It is good that we have the
freedom to travel."
D. Daedalus builds the
labyrinth for the king.
When Daedalus and Icarus arrived
on the isle of Crete, they were