Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MYTHICAL (adjective)
1. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
FIGURE (noun)
1. one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
2. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
FIGURE (verb)
1. judge to be probable
2. be or play a part of or in

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