Myth or Monster Monday: The Tragic Stupidity of Icarus

It's Monday again. Dammit. But, I have another myth for you! This is one of my all-time favorites. The story of Icarus.

Artist: elmoheadDaedalus, a brilliant craftsman, was hired by Minos, the King of Crete, the complete the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur. But when Theseus, whom the king despised, came to slay the monster, Daedalus assisted him by giving the King's daughter, Ariadne, a ball of string to pass along to the hero. As a result of this assistance, Theseus was able to kill the M...