I think I found it in Ovid's Metamorphoses (book 2). He tries to exceed his own limits and stand against authority and as a result is struck down. As a result of this, the wax which holds his wings together melts and he eventually meets his doom. Icarus is a character who goes not only against the words of his father, but also tries to ascend to heaven and exceed what is humanly possible. Examples of this would be Niobe, Bellerophon, Tantalus, and many many more. This theme is common throughout mythology and when one tries to exceed their abilities and rise up to the level of the God's, they are always cast down. They should strive for the best that they can, but should not strive to become like the God's themselves. The Greeks believed that people should live life on a fine line where they sought to achieve personal excellence while at the same time remembering their place within the universe. The one to focus on here would be "nothing in excess". The current rotation is:Ībove the threshold of the oracle at Delphi were three inscriptions which are characteristically Greek. Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior.
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