Icarus is a character from Greek mythology, known for his ill-fated flight with wings made of feathers and wax. He is the son of Daedalus, a skilled craftsman who created the Labyrinth. Ignoring his father's warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun, causing the wax in his wings to melt and leading to his fall into the sea. His story serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and the consequences of overambition.