Phaeton

Multiple Choice

This is not the first time we've seen this plot point! Which other God famously swore by the River Styx to give his lover anything she wanted? (Hint: When she asked to see him in his full glory as a god, the sight burned her to ashes because she was just a mere mortal.)

• Jupiter / Zeus

• Neptune / Poseidon

• Pluto / Hades

• Apollo / Apollo

• Mercury / Hermes

Match

Do these directions seem familiar? Those of you learning to drive might have heard these before! Match the "mythological chariot" driving instructions to modern-day car driving rules.

• Keep a firm hand on the reigns

• Don't whip the horses

• Follow the route / Don't go off the known path

Keep both hands on the steering wheel

Don't accelerate too quickly

Stay in (the middle of) your lane

• Keep both hands on the steering wheel

• Don't accelerate too quickly

• Stay in (the middle of) your lane

Open Ended

The theme of the myths in this study guide is "Heroes and Fools". Do you think Phaeton is a "hero" or a "fool"? Why do you think this?