Chapter 8: Four Great Adventures (Edith Hamilton)

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Who is Phaethon's father?

Back

Helios, the sun god.

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What did Phaethon seek to prove his lineage?

Back

He sought a chariot ride from his father, Helios.

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How long did Phaethon drive his father's chariot?

Back

For one day.

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What was the outcome of Phaethon's attempt to drive the chariot?

Back

The chariot shattered.

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From whom did Pegasus spring?

Back

Pegasus sprang from the blood of Medusa.

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What is the significance of Phaethon's story in mythology?

Back

It illustrates themes of hubris and the consequences of overreaching one's limits.

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What lesson can be learned from Phaethon's experience with the chariot?

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The importance of understanding one's capabilities and the dangers of ambition.

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What role does Helios play in Greek mythology?

Back

Helios is the sun god, responsible for driving the sun across the sky.

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What does the shattering of Phaethon's chariot symbolize?

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It symbolizes the chaos that can ensue when one oversteps their bounds.

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What creature is associated with Medusa in Greek mythology?

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Pegasus, the winged horse.