Pieter Bruegel the Elder Armed Three-Master with Daedalus and Icarus in the sky, ca. 1560–1565 22.3 x 29 cm. (8.8 x 11.4 in.) Pieter Bruegel the Elder Armed Three-Master with Daedalus and Icarus in ...

Daedalus safely reached Sicily, but Icarus, exulting in his new-found abilities, flew too close to the sun; the wax melted and he fell to his death in the sea.

Theatrical Performance Icarus will be staged at Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Art centre on 31 December. Directed by Ahmed Ezzat Elalfy, the play tells the famous story of Icarus.

Hold Ye Front Page 1350 BC: Greek legend tells how Icarus was killed as he and his father Daedalus were attempting to fly to freedom after being imprisoned on the island of Crete. by Hold Ye Front ...