Icarus - In the original story, Icarus ignores his father's warnings and flies too close to the sun. As a result, his wings melt and and he falls to his doom.
Midas and the Golden Touch - King MIdas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. Careful what you wish for.
Hermes- Hermes was not only the messenger of the gods, he was also the ambassador to the underworld and the god of thieves.
Jonah and the Wale
Samson and Delilah - Delilah discovers the source of Samson's strength and cuts his hair while he sleeps.