fall of Icarus
Wax wings failed
The fall of Icarus refers to the Greek myth in which Icarus, flying on wings made of feathers and wax, ignored his father Daedalus's warning and flew too close to the sun.
The wax melted and he plunged into the sea.
The phrase evokes hubris, overreaching ambition, and the catastrophic consequences of ignoring wise counsel: His rapid rise and fall of Icarus trajectory surprised no one who knew him.
- wingsLimbs for flight
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- sunEarth's primary star
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- plummetRapid downward descent
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fall of Icarussafe landing
soft landing · controlled descent · sticking the landing · touchdown
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