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1. Icarus a nd Daedalus

2. Facts and Details Who hired Daedalus? What did Daedalus design to hold the Minotaur? What did Daedalus invent to help him and Icarus escape from the Labyrinth? What did he warn Icarus not to do? What happened to Icarus?

3. What’s Going On? Why did Minos imprison Daedalus in the Labyrinth? Why did Minos think that, if Daedalus can‘t find his way out, ―so much the better‖? 3 . Minos tells Icarus that the plan is dangerous. Why does he want them to take this risk? 4 . Why did Daedalus leave his wings on the altar of Apollo? Why wouldn‘t he want to fly some more?

4. Digging Deeper 1. In a short paragraph, describe how Daedalus planned to escape from the island prison of Crete. 2. Do you think Daedalus‘ plan is a good one? Explain your answer. 3. Which events in the myth could have happened in real life?

5. ACTIVITY Choose a partner and answer the given graphic organizer.