Question

Icarus appears in which book?

Icarus appears in which book?

Answer 1

The character Icarus appears in various works of literature, including Ovid's "Metamorphoses," which is a narrative poem from ancient Rome.

Answer 2

Icarus appears in the Greek mythological tale of Daedalus and Icarus. The story tells of the craftsman Daedalus and his son Icarus, who attempt to escape from the island of Crete by constructing wings made of feathers and wax. Icarus is warned not to fly too close to the sun, but he ignores the warning and his wings melt, causing him to fall into the sea. The story is often used as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overconfidence and hubris.

Answer 3

There are various books that either retell the myth of Icarus or reference it. Some popular ones include:

1. "The Metamorphosis" by Ovid: This is a famous epic poem that retells many Greek myths, including the story of Daedalus and Icarus. 

2. "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" by Ingri andoses" by Ovid - This epic poem includes the story of Daedalus and Icarus in Book VIII.

2. "Mythology" by Edith Hamilton - This book is a comprehensive collection of Greek myths, including the story of Daedalus and Icarus.

3. "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire - This children's book retells many Greek myths, including the story of Daedalus and Icarus.

4. "Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller - This novel is a reimagining of the Trojan War and includes a brief reference to Icarus and the warning about flying too close to the sun.