As it is passed on from generation to generation, Greek mythology has entertained the human race for centuries. It has presented itself through literature, films, and through storytelling and is being kept alive by those who enjoy the stories that were meant to be told. Icarus is a story that has been kept alive through countless songs and references within literature. Although his adventure ends tragically, it provides life lessons that are constantly being shared. Born to the great craftsman Daedalus, Icarus originates from Greeks largest island Crete. Little is known about Icarus, and he is famous for his flight into the sun. King Minos trapped Icarus and his father in the labyrinth Daedalus had built because “Daedalus revealed the mystery
