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1. In Greek mythology, is a figure best known for his ill-fated attempt to escape from the island of Crete using wings constructed from feathers and wax. NOUN
   • Icarus' misadventure illustrates the importance of heeding warnings and respecting boundaries.
2. The son of Daedalus who to escape imprisonment flies by means of artificial wings but falls into the sea and drowns when the wax of his wings melts as he flies too near the sun. NOUN
   • the myth of Icarus serves as a cautionary tale against ambition that outstrips one's abilities.