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  1. Phaethon – Mythopedia

    Aug 18, 2023 · Phaethon was a mortal child of the sun god Helios who foolishly wished to ride his father’s chariot across the sky. Unfortunately, he lost control of the divine chariot, causing immense …

  2. Helios – Mythopedia

    Dec 7, 2022 · Helios, son of Hyperion and Theia, was the personification of the sun and a god of the day. Crowned with rays of golden sunlight and riding his blazing chariot, Helios represented the sun’s …

  3. Greek Mythology – Mythopedia

    Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, as …

  4. Metamorphoses: Book 2 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    The Story of Phaeton THE Sun’s bright palace, on high columns rais’d, With burnish’d gold and flaming jewels blaz’d; The folding gates diffus’d a silver light, And with a milder gleam refresh’d the sight; Of …

  5. Leto – Mythopedia

    Dec 7, 2022 · Leto was the beautiful daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. As one of Zeus’ numerous lovers, she gave birth to Apollo and Artemis, two of the most important gods of the …

  6. Fantasy Name Generator - Mythopedia

    Need the perfect name for your next character? Try our fantasy name generators! With thousands of unique names available, your imagination is the only limit!

  7. Persephone – Mythopedia

    Mar 9, 2023 · Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the wife of Hades, and the queen of the Underworld. Her most important myth tells of how Hades abducted her, then tricked her into …

  8. Ptah – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Ptah was the Egyptian god of craftsmen and the arts, patron of artists and metalworkers. The divine sculptor who shaped humanity out of mud and clay, his words were said to have inspired …

  9. Metamorphoses: Book 4 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    Not Phaeton’s fair mother now is fair. The youthful Rhodos moves no tender thought, And beauteous Porsa is at last forgot. Fond Clytie, scorn’d, yet lov’d, and sought thy bed, Ev’n then thy heart for …

  10. Metamorphoses: Book 1 (Full Text) - Mythopedia

    With Epaphus, the youthful Phaeton Like honour claims; and boasts his sire the sun. His haughty looks, and his assuming air, The son of Isis could no longer bear: Thou tak’st thy mother’s word too far, …