Lessons from the Icarus Myth

What is the myth of Icarus primarily about?

• A hero who slays a dragon

• A boy who flies too close to the sun

• A king who builds a labyrinth

• A goddess who turns into a tree

Who was Icarus' father in the myth?

• Zeus

• Daedalus

• Hermes

• Apollo

What did Daedalus create to help him and Icarus escape from Crete?

• A ship

• A tunnel

• Wings made of feathers and wax

• A magical carpet

What was the main reason Icarus fell from the sky?

• He was struck by lightning

• His wings were too heavy

• The wax in his wings melted

• He was caught by a giant bird

What lesson is often associated with the myth of Icarus?

• The importance of bravery

• The dangers of hubris and overambition

• The value of teamwork

• The power of love

Where did Icarus and Daedalus attempt to escape from?

• Athens

• Crete

• Sparta

• Troy

What did Daedalus warn Icarus not to do while flying?

• Fly too low

• Fly too high

• Fly too fast

• Fly too slow

What body of water is named after Icarus?

• The Icarian Sea

• The Aegean Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Ionian Sea

What material was used to attach the feathers to the wings?

• Glue

• String

• Wax

• Metal

What did Icarus' fall symbolize in the myth?

• The triumph of good over evil

• The consequences of disobedience

• The inevitability of fate

• The power of nature