Plot
What special thing do Daedalus and Icarus do that no human had done before?
They fly through the air.
Who is Icarus’s father?
Daedalus
What is the main message of the myth?
Do not be too proud; know your limits.
What type of story is Daedalus and Icarus?
A myth.
What word describes showing too much pride?
Hubris.
Who watches Daedalus and Icarus flying from the ground?
Shepherds and ploughmen
Who dies in the story?
Icarus
What word means acting like a god in Greek culture?
Hubris.
Which ancient culture does this story come from?
Ancient Greece.
Who is flying supposed to be only for?
The gods or birds.
Why is flying seen as wrong for humans in the story?
Flying is for gods, not humans
Why do people think Daedalus and Icarus are gods?
No humans had ever flown before
What does the story teach us about being humble?
Be humble
Why are gods important in this story?
They set rules and punish humans
What should humans not try to become, according to the myth?
A god.
What happens to Icarus because he flies too high?
He dies
Who survives but still suffers a punishment?
Daedalus – he loses his son
Why is Icarus punished for wanting to fly higher?
He wants to act like a god.
What does the story show about Greek beliefs?
Greeks believed pride is punished.
Why is wanting something “extraordinary” dangerous in the story?
It leads to punishment.
Why is the ending bad for both Daedalus and Icarus?
Icarus dies and Daedalus loses his son
How do Daedalus and Icarus show different choices about limits?
Daedalus is careful; Icarus ignores limits
What does the story say humans should be happy with?
What they already have.
Why do myths often teach lessons?
To teach lessons about life.
What lesson does the story teach about limits?
Stay within your limits.