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⠀ Sitting on the shoreline , he gazed with fascination at the scenery before him . ⠀

⠀ and inwardly he wished it would remain that way . Still , he couldn't shake his curiosity . Perhaps it was just a childlike wish to understand — to experience the sensation that led so many men to wield a sword in pursuit of glory . ⠀

⠀ The sword felt strange in his hands — not the kind of weight he was used to . His calloused fingers curled awkwardly around the leather-bound hilt . Never before he had a reason to brandish one , ⠀

⠀ of achieving. And so he named his son after the architect of the legends he had heard. A name given with the hope of receiving the grace of the gods, but which placed a burden of expectation on the shoulders of the newborn. ⠀

⠀ https://t.co/6g780T4r5I ⠀» Regarding his name: Daedalus' father was a craftsman, although never one of great renown. When his firstborn came to the world, he wished that this child would be blessed with the talent and intelligence that once he himself had dreamed— ⠀

⠀ As the last light of day bled across the sky , Daedalus washed the clay and pigment from his hands . Kneeling before a small shrine , the air cool and smelling of sea and cypress carried his whisper , a daily prayer to the gods . ⠀

⠀ *💧🌀 ⠀ ❛ Far be it from me , a mere maker of things , to judge the decisions of gods or kings . But I would remind you , in your divine reckonings of glory and might . . . I'm not your strongest soldier . ❜ ⠀

⠀ And because of this near-prohibition against mourning the potential loss, all that remains for them is to have hope. ⠀

⠀ was on Telemachus, Daedalus was still expected to act like a man now that his father was no longer there. I think what I'm trying to say is that, in some way, both Telemachus and Daedalus had to suppress their fear and uncertainty, whether due to their status or age. — ⠀

⠀ However, the age gap between them is also an important factor. Telemachus was just a baby, while Daedalus was almost a man (somewhere between 15-18y, close to Achilles' age) when their fathers sailed to Troy. Thus, although there was no pressure on his shoulders like there— ⠀

⠀ to process the loss of his father. Telemachus, on the other hand, has an image to uphold, not only for Ithaca but for all the kingdoms. An heir should be someone capable and strong, not a boy who cries while waiting for his father, at least that's what others expect of him— ⠀

⠀ I believe that the hierarchy they belong to also affects how they allow themselves to face the situation and the potential grief. Daedalus, being just an ordinary citizen, has no expectations placed upon him. In a way, one could say that he has more freedom than Telemachus— ⠀

⠀ Whether or not Telemachus' father returns affects not only his family, but the entire Ithaca. While the return, or lack thereof, of a mere craftsman would go unnoticed by anyone but Daedalus. The death of Daedalus's father is not something anyone would look at twice. — ⠀

⠀ although Tele and Daedalus share the pain and uncertainty of what will happen to their families, they couldn't be in more different situations. The obvious difference, with Telemachus being the prince and heir of Ithaca makes knowing Odysseus's status even more crucial. — ⠀

⠀ https://t.co/6g780T4r5I ⠀» About Telemachus, Hope and Social Roles: I like to think that in a way they would be a kind of mirror image of each other. They both seek closure, while trying to maintain hope that perhaps things will turn out well. But at the same time, — ⠀

⠀ I think he's trying hard to be positive and not let his "negative" feelings show, and so he doesn't realize that he's trying to feed off someone else's happiness to fill his own void. After all, Odysseus is all that remains of that crew that set sail years ago. ⠀

⠀ loss and injustice, followed by resentment and anger. But then I think he would feel guilty and ashamed for feeling that way because Daedalus sees a man who managed to return home and embrace his son and wife, just as he wished his father did. ⠀

⠀ how he feels and tries to suppress it. And instead of face his grief, Daedalus unconsciously tries to convert his anger and pain into some kind of "devotion" to his king and family. I can imagine him, upon learning of Odysseus' return, being overwhelmed by feelings of— ⠀

⠀ is about it. Like, his father died along with Odysseus' crew, and for years Daedalus waited for his return, only to see a single person return home. And although he understands it's not Odysseus' fault, a part of him resents him. But gods... he's so bad at dealing with— ⠀

⠀ https://t.co/6g780T4r5I ⠀Time to ramble on about my boy ☝️ » About Odysseus and Grief: I have this idea that Daedalus has mixed feelings about Odysseus' return. He's trying so hard to convince himself that he's okay with it that he doesn't realize how bad he actually— ⠀