Phaethon
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9 questions
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According to this myth, what explanation did the ancient Greeks have for the
rising and setting of the sun?
According to this myth, what explanation did the ancient Greeks have for the
rising and setting of the sun?
2
Why did the Sun take off his crown when Phaethon visited him?
Why did the Sun take off his crown when Phaethon visited him?
2
Who is the Sun God?
Who is the Sun God?
4
What unbreakable oath did the Sun take, and why did he take that oath?
What unbreakable oath did the Sun take, and why did he take that oath?
2
Why did Phaethon want to drive his father's chariot?
Why did Phaethon want to drive his father's chariot?
2
What arguments did the Sun use to try to disuade Phaethon from driving the
chariot?
What arguments did the Sun use to try to disuade Phaethon from driving the
chariot?
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What happened to the horses and the earth when Phaethon lost control of the
chariot?
What happened to the horses and the earth when Phaethon lost control of the
chariot?
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How did Jove stop the runaway chariot?
How did Jove stop the runaway chariot?
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The inscription carved on Phaethon's tomb read: "Greatly he failed, but he had
greatly dared." Do you think Phaethon's adventure was an act of arrogance and
failure or a daring act of heroism. Explain you answer.
The inscription carved on Phaethon's tomb read: "Greatly he failed, but he had
greatly dared." Do you think Phaethon's adventure was an act of arrogance and
failure or a daring act of heroism. Explain you answer.