Narrative Texts

Narrative Texts

The Legend of Minos, King of Crete

Once upon a time there lived a very famous king named the King of Crete. He had a monster which was half bull and half man.

He ordered Daedalus, a craftsman from Athens to build a labyrinth in order to house the monster. When Daedalus finished his work, he wanted to leave Crete. But the King would no let him go.

Daedalus escaped through the air by using wings fixed to his body with wax. He also made wings for his son, Icarus and made him fly behind himself.

But the son was so glad and excited that he soon went too high. As he flew nearer to the sun, it got warmer and warmer until at last the wax melted and his body fell down into the sea near Troy.

The sea is now called the Icarian Sea.

Multiple Choice

1. What was Daedalus?

• The King

• A monster

• A craftsman

• A labyrinth

Multiple Choice

Why did the King of Crete invite Daedalus?

• To build a labyrinth

• To house the monster

• To finish his work

• To leave Crete