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What is Icarus famous for in Greek mythology?
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Flying too close to the sun
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- Flying too close to the sun
- Slaying the Minotaur
- Discovering fire
- Challenging Zeus
Explanation & Context
Icarus famously flew too close to the sun with wings made by his father Daedalus, causing the wax to melt and him to fall into the sea.
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