Hercules season 1 episode 32 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In this episode, Daedalus, a teacher and inventor at Prometheus Academy, receives an offer from King Minos of Crete to build a labyrinth. Unaware of its true purpose to contain the Minotaur, Daedalus accepts. Meanwhile, Hercules decides to visit Crete to see his friend Icarus and participate in combat. In Crete, Hercules is thrown into the labyrinth, facing the Minotaur. With the help of Daedalus and Icarus, Hercules outsmarts the Minotaur, and they escape, partly destroying the labyrinth in the process. The episode concludes with Daedalus returning to teaching, appreciating his role and impact on his students.
Full Episode S01E32 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Daedalus in the story?
Daedalus is a shop class teacher at Prometheus Academy and a gifted inventor.
What is the main task assigned to Daedalus in Crete?
He is commissioned by King Minos to build a labyrinth.
Why does Hercules decide to go to Crete?
Hercules goes to Crete to participate in combat and to visit his friend Icarus.
What is the true purpose of the labyrinth?
The labyrinth is designed to contain and imprison the Minotaur.
Who is the Minotaur, and what is his role in the story?
The Minotaur is a creature in the labyrinth that Hercules and Icarus must confront.
How do Hercules, Icarus, and Daedalus escape the labyrinth?
They work together to outsmart the Minotaur and find a way out of the labyrinth.
What happens to the labyrinth at the end of the story?
Parts of the labyrinth are destroyed during Hercules, Icarus, and Daedalus' escape.
What does Daedalus realize about the labyrinth's use?
He learns that it is used for combat, specifically to hold the Minotaur.
How does King Minos view Daedalus' invention?
King Minos sees the labyrinth as a tool to contain the Minotaur and for combat entertainment.
What is Hercules' strategy in dealing with the Minotaur?
Hercules uses strength and clever tactics to confront and outmaneuver the Minotaur.
What role does Icarus play in the story?
Icarus is Daedalus' son who helps Hercules navigate and escape the labyrinth.
How do the characters feel about Daedalus leaving for Crete?
Hercules and his friends have mixed feelings, acknowledging Daedalus' genius but wary of his decision.
What lesson does Daedalus learn from his experience in Crete?
He learns to value his role as a teacher and the impact he has on his students.
Does the labyrinth become a wonder of the world?
No, the labyrinth does not become a wonder of the world due to its destruction and true purpose.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with the group's return to Athens and a celebration of their teamwork and achievements.