#140 - Bulfinch’s Mythology: Daedalus

Dive into the captivating tale of Daedalus, a legendary craftsman and inventor whose brilliance in engineering led to incredible creations and tragic downfalls. Witness the famous escape from the labyrinth he built to imprison the Minotaur and his daring attempt to fly to freedom with his son, Icarus. As Daedalus navigates the skies, experience the heart-wrenching consequences of hubris and disobedience.

Explore the darker twists of his story as jealousy poisons his heart, leading to betrayal against his talented nephew, Perdix. Throughout the tale, wisdom and consequences intermingle, offering timeless lessons on the limits of human ambition and the cost of envy and brilliance.