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Directions: Read the summary below of a story from Greek mythology. Think about how this myth conveys meaning relating to early Greek civilization. Then answer the question.

Summary: When the inventor Daedalus and his son Icarus wanted to escape from Crete, Daedalus built them each a huge pair of wings made of feathers and wax. They would wear these wings to fly off the island. Before they set out, Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too high. The two started on their way together, but before long Icarus grew enchanted with flying. He rose higher and higher, ignoring his father’s advice. Soon the sun began to melt the wax and Icarus fell to his death in the sea below. The sea, Icaria, was named for him.

Question: How did the Minoans and Mycenaeans attempt to “soar high,” or strive for greatness?

Answer 1

The Minoans' greatness is in their huge palace at Knossos, which was covered in beautiful frescoes. The Minoans and Mycenaeans spread and got ideas from other cultures and built outposts throughout the region. The Mycenaeans strove for greatness by conquering other cultures shown in the stories of the Trojan War.

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