![]() Later in the story, Daedalus had a new companion, his son, Icarus. Fueled by jealousy and a desperate desire to keep his fame, he murdered Perdix. Perdix was also a genius, and Daedalus feared that he would be outshone by his nephew. Eventually, when his products are in high demand, he hires his nephew, Perdix, to help him. As his home city (Athens) begins to realize his technological talent, Daedalus starts to cling to his fame more and more. In the beginning of the tale, Daedalus has very similar motives. Mitchell translated, “I will kill Humbaba, the whole world will know how mighty I am, I will make a lasting name for myself, I will stamp my fame on men’s minds forever” (page 94-95). He takes risks in order to become more famous and create a better name for himself. ![]() It is made clear in the text that Gilgamesh, while very strong and brave, can also be jealous and is often fueled by the desire for fame and attention. The characters of Daedalus and Gilgamesh are very similar. Gilgamesh and the legend of Daedalus and Icarus are similar in characters and theme, but they also differ in plot. There are many similarities between Gilgamesh and Daedalus and Icarus, a famous Ancient Greek myth. Gilgamesh is one of the oldest stories in existence, originating from Ancient Mesopotamia, and was translated by Stephen Mitchell. ![]() One of the most dangerous flaws in a character is a thirst for glory. ![]()
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