Titan God of the sun God of gift of sight Guardian of oaths Son of Heperion and Theia “The god who sees and hears everything”
At dawn, drove chariot across sky Golden palace near River Okeanos Chariot pulled by four horses Descended at Hesperides
Golden palace near River Okeanos Source of all Earth’s fresh water Sun, moon and stars rose/set there Symbolized flow of time
Homeric hymn about him In The Odyssey In Oedipus Rex!!!!!
“What oracle for Thebes, the sunwhipped city? ” ~157 “There are no swords in this attack by fire” ~188
“At least respect the flame of Lord Helios: Do not allow this pollution to show itself openly here, an affront to the earth and Heaven’s rain and the light of day.“ ~1370
Oedipus blinds himself Wants to see the truth Appease the gods
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