Daedalus and Icrus Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who is banished to the island of Crete?
Daedalus
Daedalus is banished after murdering his nephew.
Who welcomes Daedalus in Crete?
King Minos
King Minos offers Daedalus refuge.
What is Pasiphae cursed to love?
A bull
Pasiphae, under a curse, develops a romantic attraction to a bull.
What does Daedalus craft for Pasiphae?
A suit to mate with the bull
Daedalus creates a special suit to facilitate Pasiphae’s mating.
What creature is born from Pasiphae and the bull?
The Minotaur
The Minotaur is the offspring resulting from Pasiphae’s union with the bull.
What does Minos order Daedalus to do with the Minotaur?
Imprison the Minotaur
Minos is angered by the Minotaur’s existence and commands Daedalus to confine it.
What structure does Daedalus build under the palace?
The labyrinth
The labyrinth is designed to hold the Minotaur and prevent its escape.
What happens to Daedalus and his son Icarus?
They are banished to the top of the tower
Minos punishes them by confining them in a high tower.
What does Daedalus craft to escape from the tower?
Birds’ wings from feathers and candle wax
Daedalus ingeniously uses materials available to him for their escape.
What warning does Daedalus give to Icarus?
Beware of where he flies
Daedalus cautions Icarus to be mindful of his flight path.
What does Icarus do that leads to his downfall?
Flies too close to the sun
Ignoring his father’s advice, Icarus seeks to fly higher, resulting in tragedy.
What happens to Icarus after he flies too close to the sun?
He falls and drowns
The wax in his wings melts, causing him to plummet into the sea.
