Phaëthon

(fāˈə-thŏnˌ, -thən)

noun
Greek Mythology

A son of the sun god Helios who was killed by Zeus while trying to drive his father's chariot across the sky.

Origin:

Origin: Latin Phaëtōn, Phaëthōn

Origin: , from Greek Phaethōn

Origin: , from phaethōn

Origin: , present participle of phaethein, to shine; see bhā-¹ in Indo-European roots

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