Kill the Minotaur, the other that his intimate knowledge of the layout Seen differing reasons given for King Minos imprisoning Daedalus, oneīeing that he enabled the King’s enemy to navigate the labyrinth and (All of this is relevant info btw, so just bear with me) Myth had built a labyrinth to hold the Minotaur that the Queen of Crete Daedalus was a genius inventor and architect and in a previous Story - Daedalus is much more prevalent than his son in Greek mythology Overlooked in favour of Icarus - sometimes just vaguely mentioned in the Icarus’ father was named Daedalus and despite him often being Let’s start with the origin of his name - the myth of Icarus. It’s all speculation but it still might be considered spoilers soĮdit: Updated with information from the beta, new (and more plausible) theory added near the end of the Kruger & Icarus section This is thoughts about him and how his story could play out in the
More information is released, but I think Icarus deserves a post of his Speculation about Mirror’s Edge Catalyst that just continues to grow as I believe that many fairy tales ending with the phrase "happily ever after" give a satisfying relief for the reader as they know that their favorite characters will continue to live comfortably after the problems faced in the main story.I’ve been working on a big post of a whole load of theorising and Why do you think it's so common for fairy tales to end with "happily ever after"? a.
An example of a dangerous situation or cultural taboo that I may warn my reader about would be racism and prejudice still faced by those who live in the U.S. What are some of the dangerous situations or cultural taboos about which you might warn your reader? a. Suppose you were going to write a current-day morality tale. Simone Biles is known for breaking records as a gymnast, and it is very likely that people will continue to share stories about her because of the amazing accomplishments and feats she's overcome in this lifetime. A person who may be considered a legendary figure in the future would be Simone Biles. Who are some current-day figures who might be considered legendary figures in the future? What characteristics make them befitting of a legend a. Future readers will one day be looking to our time for legendary figures as well. We look to the past for stories of legendary figures. I think myths are more culturally meaningful as they work to shape culture and are often significant in how those people worship, and their ideals.ģ. Folklore on the other hand usually comes from a community or culture and ranges from traditional beliefs, religions, and customs.
This can include the creation of the world, where gods came from, where natural disasters come from, etc. Myths, like the story of Daedalus and Icarus, usually include gods, heroes, and other grand elements that are used as a way to explain the reason for things. Which do you believe is culturally meaningful? a. Compare myths and folklore, specifically the types of content they cover and how they are shared in a society. This conveys the idea that excessive ambition and disregard for boundaries can lead to disastrous outcomes. Icarus, driven by the thrill of flying, flies too close to the sun and ends up falling to his demise. Daedalus says not to fly too high or too low, emphasizing the need for moderation. Another lesson is the importance of balance and moderation. This serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of defying wisdom. Daedalus warns Icarus not to fly too close to the sun, but because of Icarus's pride and arrogance, he ignores the advice and faces the consequences. The consequences of pride and disobedience: One lesson from the myth of Daedalus and Icarus is the dancer of pride and disobedience. Describe at least TWO moral or ethical lessons taught by the story of Daedalus and Icarus. UNIT 1 CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS Critical Thinking Questions 1.