Daedalus and the Minotaur
Daedalus and the Minotaur by Priscilla Galloway, published by Annick Press in 1997, is a captivating tale that blends elements of folklore and mythology. This edition spans 112 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Daedalus, an inventor wrongfully accused of murder, who escapes to Crete where King Minos tasks him with building a labyrinth to imprison the Minotaur, a creature with a bull’s head. As Daedalus grapples with his responsibilities, he also seeks to protect his son Icarus while pursuing his dream of flight.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into themes of human aspiration, pride, and parental love. The plot unfolds with Daedalus’s internal conflict as he delays the labyrinth’s completion, driven by his desire to safeguard his son. This book is part of the Tales of Ancient Land series and offers an engaging exploration of legends and myths, making it suitable for those interested in juvenile nonfiction and action-adventure stories.
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Inventor Daedalus, falsely accused of murder, is forced to flee Athens to the court of King Minos in Crete. The king commissions Daedalus to construct a gigantic labyrinth where he plans to imprison his disfigured son, Minotaur, a “monster” with a bull’s head. Queen Passifay, wishing to protect her only son, urges Daedalus to prolong his work on her son’s living grave. Daedalus, fearing that his life and the life of his son Icarus will be in danger when the labyrinth is completed, procrastinates as long as possible while stealing time to pursue his own dream–to devise wings in order to fly with his son.
The third story in the critically acclaimed Tales of Ancient Land series, Daedalus and the Minotaur explores themes of human aspiration, pride, parental love and friendship, in a fast, suspenseful narrative.
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