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According to Greek mythology, the Labyrinth imprisoning the Minotaur at Crete was created by master craftsman Daedalus.
However, Daedalus was part of another story, where his son used a device made by the craftsman & became a cautionary tale.
Can you identify who was Daedalus’ son and what is known for?

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Icarus, known for 'flying too close to the sun'
According to the myth, Daedalus & his son Icarus were imprisoned in the labyrinth. In order to escape, Daedalus fashioned wings with features, blankets & beeswax. However, Icarus did not heed his father's advise, flew too close to the sun, melting his wings.
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Christ Carrying the Cross by El Greco
Christ Carrying the Cross by El Greco
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"Ghee" and "Christ" have the same linguistic origins.

The word "ghee" is derived from Sanskrit "घृत" (ghrt), meaning "clarified butter", from Sanskrit घृ (ghr-, "to sprinkle"). घृ shares a common Proto-Indo-European origin with Ancient Greek χριστός (khrīstós, "rubbed" or "ceremonially anointed"), which became the English word "Christ".