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Phaethon — The Fall from the Sun Chariot Phaethon was the son of Helios, the god who drove the chariot of the sun across the sky each day. Seeking proof of his divine parentage, Phaethon asked Helios for a sign. Bound by an oath, Helios promised to grant any request, and Phaethon chose to drive the sun chariot for a single day. Despite Helios’ warnings about the danger and the strength required to control the fiery horses, the request could not be refused. Unable to manage the chariot, Phaethon veered too close to the earth, scorching land and drying rivers, then too far from it, plunging parts of the world into cold. To prevent total destruction, Zeus struck Phaethon down with a thunderbolt, and he fell into the river Eridanus. The myth explains natural extremes and serves as a cautionary account about inexperience, overconfidence, and the limits of mortal capability when faced with divine power.

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