Greek myth of Icarus

Definition

The Greek myth of Icarus is a cautionary tale about a young man who flew too close to the sun with wings made of wax and feathers, resulting in his downfall.

Related terms

Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to one's downfall.

Metaphor:

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Tragedy:

A genre in literature where the protagonist experiences a downfall due to their own flaws or external circumstances.