Daedalus and Icarus want to escape from King Minos on the Greek island of Crete. Since the king closely watches the sea, the only way out for them is the sky. Father and son therefore build intricate wings made of feathers, thread, and wax. The father warns the son not to fly too close to the sun, but intoxicated by flying, he ascends much higher than necessary. The wax melts, his flying device disintegrates, and he plunges into the sea. In this new illustrated book series, young children will discover the fascinating world of Greek mythology. Each edition is written in child-friendly language, serving as an introduction to the world of myths.