![]() ![]() He sewed them together with linen thread and a needle that he carried in his pouch. Then his father laid a row of smaller feathers below that. Icarus watched his father intently as he laid out a row of long feathers. He noted the weight and the size of the wings in proportion to their bodies. He studied the way feathers fit together to cover the birds’ wings. We need many feathers of all sizes.”ĭaedalus watched closely the way birds use their wings to take off and fly. “That is because they have wings!” said Daedalus. “King Minos may rule the land and the sea, but he does not rule the air!” “Icarus, my son, I have an idea,” said Daedalus. Daedalus studied with fascination the birds’ wings as they flew. ![]() From the rooftop, Daedalus and Icarus watched the gulls and eagles soaring and gliding through the air. Its great height made Daedalus fearful for Icarus’ safety. Daedalus climbed the stairway and led Icarus to the rooftop of the tower. “This certainly is a difficult problem, but I shall think of a solution.”Īfter days of being locked in the tower, Daedalus and Icarus needed fresh air. “I am a great inventor, Icarus,” replied Daedalus. “Father, are we going to be locked in this tower forever?” asked Icarus. And if they were caught escaping, they would be sent to the labyrinth. The king’s soldiers inspected every ship that left the shores of Crete. It would have done them no good to escape the tower, because King Minos also ruled the surrounding seas. The father and son were locked in a tall tower at the very edge of the palace grounds.Despite all of the good Daedalus had done for the king, Daedalus and Icarus were kept under close guard in the prison tower. “I pledge that I will do no such thing!” protested Daedalus.īut the king ordered his guards to seize Daedalus and Icarus. How do I know you won’t tell somebody how to find the way through the twisting passageways?” “You will do no such thing,” said King Minos. ![]() My work is done, and I wish to return to Athens with my son.” So he went to King Minos and said, “Great King, with your permission, I shall take my leave. Daedalus had been on Crete for a long time. ![]()
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