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Ikaros, also spelled Icarus, is the son of Daidalos in Greek mythology.

Biography

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

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.[1]

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