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This article is about the mythical figure. For other uses, see Ikaros.

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In Greek mythology, Ikaros, also spelled Icarus, was the son of the famous craftsman Daidalos.

According to Greek legends, Ikaros flew too high to the sun on artificial wings, which melted and he plummeted to his death.^{[citation needed]}

During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra had an eagle companion named Ikaros. In Elis, there was a crater with high cliffs around it which was named Ikaros' Nest.^[1]

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-'''Ikaros''', also spelled '''Icarus''', is the son of [[Daidalos]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology.
+In [[Greek mythology]], '''Ikaros''', also spelled '''Icarus''', was the son of the famous craftsman [[Daidalos]].
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 According to Greek legends, Ikaros flew too high to the [[sun]] on artificial wings, which melted and he plummeted to his death.{{Fact|June 2019}}
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 During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] had an [[eagle]] companion named [[Ikaros]]. In [[Elis]], there was a crater with high cliffs around it which was named [[Ikaros' Nest]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref>