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Both Brueghel's "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" and Ovid's "The Story of Daedalus and Icarus" highlight themes of human ambition and the insignificance of individual tragedy within the broader scope of life. In the painting, Icarus's fall goes unnoticed by the surrounding farmers, emphasizing how daily life continues despite personal misfortunes. Similarly, Ovid's narrative underscores the consequences of Icarus's hubris while contrasting it with the focus on Daedalus's craftsmanship and the world around them. Together, they reflect on the fleeting nature of human experiences and the indifference of the world to individual suffering.

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