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Daedalus

In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a skilled craftsman and artisan who created the labyrinth on Crete to house the Minotaur. He is more well-known as the father of Icarus. Daedalus made him wax wings and instructed Icarus not to fly too close to the sun.

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What king tried to keep Daedalus prisoner?

King Minos of Crete tried to imprison Daedalus in the labyrinth he had created to hold the Minotaur.

What natural event is explained in the myth Icarus and Daedalus?

The myth does not describe a natural event, though I have seen it described as an allegory for the dangers of traveling by ship across the open sea.

The story is really about the how hubris is a bad thing, and described how the Icarian Sea and the island of Ikaros got their names.

Where is Daedalus on HorseIsle?

Daedalus lives on Hoof Isle, Iron Avenue to be exact.

To get to Hoof Isle, cross the bridge on the south-east end of the beach of Horse Isle (I suggest starting from somewhere around Appleton so you can head almost straight East and be very close to the bridge).

Once you've crossed the bridge, you'll come to the direction sign. Follow the path SOUTH until you come to the town. Go past the wagon station, and you'll eventually come to a paved road (Steel Street). Follow this until the rock shop at the end. There is a road going north (this is Iron Avenue). Daedalus is the first house on the left side. =)

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What motivated Daedalus to create the most daring invention of his life?

If you mean his wings, then it was to escape his imprisonment by King Minos for the knowledge he might give out about the labyrinth (which Daedalus had created).

If you mean the labyrinth, then it is because King Minos made him create it so he could imprison his wife's son, the Minotaur.

Is Daedalus responsible for his son's death?

Daedalus is not responsible for Icarus` death. He warned his son not to go to close to the sun when flying. But Icarus refused to listen. His doom was death.

Is Leonardo da Vinci a good comparison to Daedalus?

Yes. Universal men with art, craftsmanship, flight, and fortifications swirling around in their heads. Only Daedalus is best known through Ovid as a legend and Da Vinci was a real, historical man.

How is did Daedalus escape King Minos?

He crafted two pair of wings (one for him, one for his son, Icarus), our of feathers, wood and beeswax. Using them, he flew away with his son.

Why did Daedalus and Lcarus have to escape from Minos by air?

Daedalus and his son Icarus had been imprisoned in a tall tower that structurally contained no stairs and no doors. The only window to the outside world was just that- a window.

However, other tales suggest that Daedalus and his son escaped by sea, out-sailing King Minos's ships by being the first ever to attach "sails" on a boat.

Who melted his wings by flying too close to the sun?

In Greek mythology Icarus flew too close to the sun, despite warnings from his father Daedalus, when attempting escape from King Minos.

Is the ocean dragon lord-neo-Daedalus card worth anything and how much can you get for it if is worth any money?

No. It was the cover card for a structure deck, there were many thousands in circulation and it's not a card that anyone considers there to be any demand for. It's not really worth anything at all.

How does Daedalus die in the battle of the labyrinth?

daedalus wasn't killed, his spirit was released by nico, son of hades after he surrendered his life and accepted to face his punishment.

read it, it's really worth the fun!

What causes Daedalus's and Icarus's escape plan to fail?

Daedalus and Icarus' plan failed, because wax was joining wings to their backs, and Icarus flew too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and him to fall to his death.