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Revision as of 00:27, 15 October 2021
This article is about the mythical figure. For other uses, see Ikaros.
Ikaros, also spelled Icarus, was the son of the famous inventor and craftsman Daidalos in Greek mythology.
Biography
According to Greek legend, Ikaros flew too close to the sun on wings his father had made, only to plummet to the sea.[1]
Legacy and Influence
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.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Tours: Knossos: "Daidalos"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey