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In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like a god, and he felt like one too. But, in his society, the line that separated god from man was absolute, and the punishment for mortals who attempted to cross it was severe. Amy Adkins explains the myth of Icarus and Daedalus.
Additional Resources for you to Explore
For an overview of Greek myths, click here. The American Museum of Natural History also has a great site that discusses Greek myths and their origins. What inspired these myths? The Strange Inspirations Behind the Greek Myths from the BBC might just provide an answer.
Learn more about Icarus and his wings by watching: Daedalus and Icarus - Storyteller: Greek Myths. Love Greek myths and the characters found in them? Start here by reading more about Daedalus, Icarus, and the Minotaur.
What is the story behind the Minotaur? Watch this video to find out! This TED Ed lesson also addresses the story of the Minotaur from another angle: The scientific origins of the Minotaur - Matt Kaplan.
What is the role of Icarus in Greek mythology? Visit this site and find out a bit more.
Learn more about Icarus and his wings by watching: Daedalus and Icarus - Storyteller: Greek Myths. Love Greek myths and the characters found in them? Start here by reading more about Daedalus, Icarus, and the Minotaur.
What is the story behind the Minotaur? Watch this video to find out! This TED Ed lesson also addresses the story of the Minotaur from another angle: The scientific origins of the Minotaur - Matt Kaplan.
What is the role of Icarus in Greek mythology? Visit this site and find out a bit more.
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Space Ed helps you untangle the mysteries of space with the universe’s best videos on everything from Einstein's theory of relativity to what it would take to live on Mars. Brush up on the science, philosophy and mystery of space, because the fabric of the universe is the same fabric that connects us all.
Meet The Creators
- Director Jeremiah Dickey
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Educator Amy Adkins
- Compositor Kaitlyn Carroll
