Ancient Greek Myths: Moral Lessons

Ancient Greek Myths were developed many years ago, these myths provided entertainment, taught moral lessons, and explained the earth and its nature. Notably, the modern reader can learn valuable moral lessons from ancient Greek myths. Not to mention, the variety of myths that exist, many of these myths give children knowledge and understanding of the world. These following aspects are shown in the following myths, Phaethon and the Chariot of the Sun, Icarus and Daedalus, and Athena and Arachne. Additionally, These moral lessons are important for our society today, these following myths can teach the modern reader very valuable lessons, such as listening to your elders advice, following the middle path as balance is key, and arrogance is not
All human beings should do things in moderation and should never try to over achieve or underachieve. For example, in this myth, Icarus got over ambitious and tried achieving more than what was needed. Icarus and Daedalus were trapped inside the labyrinth for upsetting King Minos. Daedalus was a very intelligent man, he designed wings from wax and feathers, Strong and sturdy enough for him and his son to fly out of the labyrinth safely. However, Daedalus warned Icarus to fly at a moderate height/middle height as the sun would melt the wings and the seawater will dampen the wings. Certainly, Icarus listened to his father's instructions but then he gets arrogant and conceited. To put it another way, Icarus was having so much fun flying he gets over confident and forgets his father’s warnings and flies too close to the sun. At this time, without question his wings melted and Icarus descends into the sea and drowns. This was a result of Icarus not accepting reasonable limitations and forgetting that his wings were only temporary, He was over aspiring. As a result, Icarus lost his life and Daedalus loses his son as a result, a lose-lose situation. Given these points, the Myth of Daedalus and Icarus is a great example of why humans should do everything in moderation and try not to over achieve as sometimes that is not necessary and it can lead to upsetting