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Icarus is a famous figure from Greek mythology, best known for his ill-fated attempt to escape Crete by flying too close to the sun. He was the son of Daedalus, a skilled craftsman who designed the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. When Daedalus and Icarus were imprisoned by the king, Daedalus crafted wings made of feathers and wax so they could escape by flying away.

Before taking flight, Daedalus warned his son not to fly too high or too low. If Icarus flew too low, the sea’s moisture would damage the wings, and if he flew too high, the heat from the sun would melt the wax. Overcome by excitement and the thrill of flying, Icarus ignored his father’s warning and soared too close to the sun. As the wax holding his wings together melted, Icarus plummeted into the sea and drowned.

The story of Icarus serves as a timeless cautionary tale about hubris and the dangers of overestimating one's abilities. It warns against the perils of reckless ambition and the consequences of not heeding wise counsel.