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?

2

Why did the Sun take off his crown when Phaethon visited him?

2

Who is the Sun God?

4

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?

2

What arguments did the Sun use to try to disuade Phaethon from driving the chariot?

4

What happened to the horses and the earth when Phaethon lost control of the chariot?

2

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.