The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins
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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.
What are some character traits that Daedalus possessed? Describe how they affected his life.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Amy Adkins
- Director Jeremiah Dickey
- Compositor Kaitlyn Carroll
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Addison Anderson
