FCT1: Icarus & Daedalus

What was Daedalus known for?

• • His strength and bravery

• • His athletic abilities

• His artistic and inventive skills

• His ability to fly

Answer explanation

Daedalus had a complex relationship with art and creation. In addition to building the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur, he was credited with numerous inventions and innovations, including the first wooden wings.

Who was King Minos' wife, who played a role in the myth?

• Pasiphae

• Marites

• Ariadne

• Karen

Answer explanation

Queen Pasiphae is often associated with themes of desire and transformation, particularly due to her unusual union with a bull. This connection to transformation is significant in Greek mythology, as it reflects the consequences of both divine intervention and personal desires.

Who or what was the Minotaur?

• A giant eagle

• A dragon from Crete

• King Minos' advisor

• A half-man, half-bull creature

Answer explanation

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur, named Asterius, was the offspring of Queen Pasiphae and a sacred bull gifted to King Minos by Poseidon. As a punishment for Minos failing to sacrifice the bull, Poseidon caused Pasiphae to fall in love with it, leading to the birth of the Minotaur—a half-man, half-bull creature.

What did Daedalus create to imprison the Minotaur?

• A cage

• A tower

• A Labyrinth

• A padlock

Answer explanation

Labyrinth is not just a simple maze but an incredibly complex structure designed by Daedalus, renowned for its intricate design. The Labyrinth was built to contain the Minotaur, making it a symbol of both human ingenuity and the struggle against chaos.

Why was Daedalus banished from Athens by Poseidon?

• For a crime he committed

• For creating a Labyrinth

• For being an ally of the Minotaur

• For falling in love with Poseidon's wife

Answer explanation

Daedalus was exiled from Athens due to a crime he committed against his nephew, Talos (also called Perdix in some versions).

What materials did Daedalus use to make wings for himself and Icarus?

• Sticky Rice and prayers

• Feathers and wax

• Straw and glue

• Wood and rope

Answer explanation

Daedalus's wings were ingeniously crafted from bird feathers and secured with beeswax.

What warning did Daedalus give to Icarus before their flight?

• To follow him closely

• Not to fall....
  in love with someone who doesn't like him

• To hold his breath while flying

• Not to fly too high or too low

What happened to Icarus when he ignored his father's warning?

• He was eaten by a big whale

• He drowned after falling into the sea

• He lost his wings and fell

• He disappeared into the clouds

Answer explanation

Icarus ignoring his father’s advice is that it highlights the concept of hubris, a common theme in Greek mythology. Hubris refers to excessive pride or self-confidence that often leads to a character’s downfall.

Where did Daedalus finally find safety after escaping Crete?

• In Philippines

• In Sicily

• In Athens

• In our neighbor's house

Answer explanation

He found refuge in Sicily with King Cocalus after escaping Crete. King Cocalus welcomed Daedalus and admired his talents as an inventor, even providing him with protection from King Minos, who was determined to track him down.

What does "hubris" refer to in Greek mythology and literature?

• Respect and humility toward the gods

• I don't know I'll ask my mom

• Excessive pride or self-confidence leading to one’s downfall

• Pass. Double it and give it to the next person