The mythical figure famous for his flight too close to the sun is Icarus. In Greek mythology, he is the son of inventor Daedalus, who creates wings made of feathers and wax for their escape from Crete. Ignoring his father's warnings, Icarus flies higher than he should, melting the wax and plummeting into the sea. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and the consequences of overreaching human ambition.