In ancient Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of Daedulus who dared to fly too close to the sun on wings of feather and wax made by his father in spite of Daedulus’ warning. The heat from the sun melted the wax and Icarus fell to his death. It is meant to be a cautionary tale — and underscores the power of the sun.
It is the same sun that is ultimately a source of energy we use on Earth – from indirect, stored versions such as hydroelectric and fossil fuels like coal to new, clean forms like direct solar.
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