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In the myth Daedalus retold by Anne Terry white, Daedalus is a well known and talented sculptor and architect in Athens. But Daedalus soon becomes threatened by his nephew Talus. So then in an outburst Daedalus pushes Talus off of a ledge and kills him. Afterward in remorse of his actions Daedalus wanders to Crete where he meets King Minos. Next while Daedalus is at Crete Minos “hires” Daedalus to build a labyrinth to contain his minotaur. Later after Daedalus finishes the maze he soon feels as if he is prisoner of Crete and Minos’ power. As a result realizes that even though Minos has great power he doesn't control the air. Seeing the opportunity Daedalus starts to observe the birds gliding by the island and forms his escape

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