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This inventor from Athens created the first kite.
Who is Daedalus?
Daedalus is said to have harnessed this natural element to create his inventions.
the Wind
Daedalus was preoccupied with making a gift for this occasion.
What is Icarus's birthday?
This theme is reflected in Icarus's tragic flight and subsequent fall.
Extreme laziness or overly ambitions?
overly ambitions
This city is where Daedalus lived before moving to Crete.
Athens, Greece
This is the name of Daedalus's son who dreams of flying.
Icarus
The first flying object Daedalus created for Icarus was this.
a kite
Upon arriving in Crete, Daedalus and Icarus were given this type of living arrangement.
mansion
The type of relationship between Daedalus and Icarus represents this important family bond.
hint: f_th_r and s_n r_l_ation_hips.
father and son relationship
The palace that Daedalus built was located on this island.
Crete
This king of Crete sought Daedalus for his building expertise.
Minos
Daedalus was asked to build a tremendous palace that would include this complex feature.
a labyrinth
Minos refused to let Daedalus leave because he feared Daedalus would share these.
secrets
Daedalus’s longing for his home in Athens symbolizes this broader theme in the story.
desire for fame or desire for freedom?
desire for freedom
This natural feature surrounded Icarus as he flew, providing a backdrop for his flight.
the sea
This child loved watching hawks from the roof of their house.
Icarus
His skills as an ___________ allowed Daedalus to change the course of rivers.
engineer
Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too high or too low to avoid this consequence.
melting the wax or getting wet
The labyrinth built by Daedalus serves as a metaphor for this concept.
selfishness and jealously or complexity and entrapment?
complexity and entrapment
On the roof of their house, Icarus would often watch these birds.
hawks
Daedalus referred to his home in Crete as this, indicating his lack of freedom.
Golden Cage
The strange symbol on the soldiers' armor was this.
a two-headed axe
Daedalus and Icarus planned to escape Crete by doing this.
flying
Icarus's joy in flying contrasts with this eventual outcome.
success or downfall
his downfall
Daedalus felt he was trapped in a beautiful home that resembled this.