Just like his title of renowned craftsman, Daedalus figured out a way to escape. King Minos enraged by this act of betrayal, imprisoned Daedalus and his son Icarus in the labyrinth with no way of escaping.
Daedalus was the one that gave Ariadne a ball of golden threads which helped Theseus escape from the labyrinth. He was the one that created the labyrinth in which the legendary Minotaur was imprisoned, to roam the endless labyrinth forever. The story of Icarus first starts with his father, Daedalus, a master craftsman that worked for King Minoson the island of Crete. Lately, people have been turning Icarus into tattoos, to always remind them that hubris can lead to bad endings. Throughout history, people tried to give life to the legend, either by turning it into paintings, sculptures, or operas. Many teachings can be found in this story, and there are countless metaphors for it that are still used.
Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun and got his wings clipped. He may not be a hero of Legends capable of great strength or a demigod who accomplished countless feats, nor a very successful pilot, but he is immortalized in mythology as a tale of caution for anyone who does not manage to find a semblance of balance in their life and that will eventually end in a bad spot.
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