Daedalus and Icarus: The Wings Zeus Never Gave

A father built wings to escape a prison of his own design — but couldn't build the one thing that would save his son: restraint. This is the story of Daedalus, the greatest inventor in Greek mythology, and Icarus, the son who flew too close to the sun chasing a joy his father never got to feel. Episode 016 of The Mythology Codex — Greek mythology told in order. #GreekMythology #Daedalus #icarus 📖 New here? Start from Episode 1:    • Greek Mythology (Watch in Order)