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The monomer of wax on feathers is primarily composed of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols, which combine to form esters. These waxes serve as a protective coating, helping to waterproof feathers and maintain their flexibility. The specific types of fatty acids and alcohols can vary, contributing to the diversity of wax compositions across different bird species.
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Why did Daedalus tell Icarus not fly too near to the sea?
Because he didn't want the wax holding the feathers in place to melt. Which is what happened when Icarus forgot and flew too close to the Sun. The wax melted and the feathers came loose and fell off.
Who in Greek mythology died when flown too close to the sun?
Icarus, in Greek mythology, died when he flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax crafted by his father Daedalus. The heat melted the wax holding the wings together, causing Icarus to fall to his death in the sea.
What is deadalus and Icarus?
Daedalus and Icarus are figures from Greek mythology. Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and inventor who created the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur. He and his son Icarus attempted to escape captivity by flying with wings made of feathers and wax. However, Icarus flew too close to the sun, melting the wax and causing him to fall to his death in the sea, symbolizing the dangers of hubris and disobedience.
What happens at the end of the story to Icarus?
At the end of the story, Icarus, despite his father's warnings, flies too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax. The heat melts the wax, causing his wings to disintegrate. As a result, Icarus falls into the sea and drowns, symbolizing the consequences of hubris and the dangers of overreaching ambition. His tragic fate serves as a cautionary tale about the limits of human endeavor.
What god is icarus?
Icarus is not a God. He was a mortal, who along with his father, tried to escape from Crete with the use of Wax wings. Icarus flew to close to the sun, and his wings melted, I believe. He fell to his death.
Do birds have wax on their body?
no they have feathers
In The Legend of Icarus where did Daedalus get the wax to make the wings from?
That is an undisclosed secret.
What melted when Icarus fell?
The wax which kept together the feathers of the wings his father had made for him.
What did warn daedalus icarus to do?
He warned him not to fly too high because they were wearing wings made of wax and feathers and the wax would melt in the heat of the sun.
Why did Daedalus tell Icarus not fly too near to the sea?
Because he didn't want the wax holding the feathers in place to melt. Which is what happened when Icarus forgot and flew too close to the Sun. The wax melted and the feathers came loose and fell off.
What caused the feathers to drop from Icarus?
Icarus flew too close to the sun. The sun's heat melted the wax that held the feathers, causing Icarus to fall to his death.
Is Icarus a god?
no, he was a child that tried to escape a greek prison and used wax and feathers, but they melted and he died.
How Daedalus escaped from Crete?
He fashioned wings from wood, leather, wax and feathers, and he flew off the island.
What did he warn his son about when flying?
Don't go too close to the sun or you will melt the wax holding your feathers together.
What did Daedalus tell Icarus to do?
Daedalus tells Icarus not to go up to high or else the wax will melt of the wings
what is Icarus?
A symbol used to represent Icarus, is wings made from wax feathers. Because he made the wings from wax, he flies too close to the sun and they melt, making him fall down to the Earth.
What does icarus did to escape from create?
Icarus and his father attempt to escape from Crete. His father constructed wings from feathers and wax. Though warned not to fly too high, Icarus forgot and flew very high until the hot Sun melted the wax and the feathers fell off. Icarus plunged into the sea and was drowned.
