Phaethon

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Who is Apollo?

Back

Apollo is the god of the Sun in Greek mythology.

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Who is Phaethon's father?

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Phaethon's father is Apollo.

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What did Phaethon want from Apollo?

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Phaethon wanted to drive the Golden Chariot.

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What is a central theme of the story 'Phaethon'?

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A central theme of 'Phaethon' is to listen to your elders.

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Why does Phaethon disregard Apollo's advice?

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Phaethon disregards Apollo's advice because he wants to prove to Epaphus that he can drive the Sun chariot.

Front

What is the Golden Chariot in the context of Greek mythology?

Back

The Golden Chariot is the chariot that Apollo uses to drive the Sun across the sky.

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What lesson can be learned from Phaethon's story?

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The lesson from Phaethon's story is the importance of humility and the dangers of overreaching.

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Who is Epaphus in relation to Phaethon?

Back

Epaphus is a friend of Phaethon who challenges his abilities.

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What consequence does Phaethon face for driving the chariot?

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Phaethon faces disastrous consequences for driving the chariot, including causing chaos in the world.

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How does Apollo react to Phaethon's request?

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Apollo is initially hesitant and warns Phaethon about the dangers of driving the chariot.