The Myth Of Phaethon

According to the myth, when Phaethon lost control of the chariot, he scarred the sky and created the Milky Way. This would explain why the sky looks like it does. Also, when Phaethon went too close to the Earth, he burned Africa. This would provide them with a reasoning for why it was so hot and dry in Africa, and why people had a different skin tone in that part of the world. Lastly, while his sisters were mourning, they turned into Poplar trees. This might help them understand why these trees look like they did, or why the grew where they did. In addition, the myth of Phaethon and the Sun Chariot demonstrates many common Greek values. First of all, this myth demonstrates their belief in the power of the gods. This was proved in the myth because Helios was the only being who was capable of controlling the horses and riding the Sun Chariot, despite others’ beliefs. This leads me into the next value, which is pride. Greeks value humility, and believe that possessing too much pride will lead to your downfall. This is shown clearly in the myth because despite his father’s warnings and pleading, Phaethon was insisted on riding the chariot. Of course, this lead to his death. The third value represented in this myth is the importance of family. This is shown both by Phaethon’s and Helios’s desire to establish legitimacy, and by the fact that Helios is willing to give up lots of time and effort for

First, in the story of Phaethon, Phaethon is characterized as a thoughtless and headstrong boy. These characteristics lead to catastrophic results, and help relate back to the main theme; A prideful disregard of the warnings from those who are older and wiser can quickly lead to disastrous consequences. For example, while driving the sun chariot and contemplating flying closer to Earth so everyone will see him, Phaethon exclaims, “Apollo said not to come too close to the Earth, but how will he know? And I won't stay long, just dip down towards the villages.” (53). This implies the Phaethon does not think about his actions, nor their consequences, and only does what benefits him and his reputation. Another adjective that could be used to describe Phaethon is stubborn, which is also demonstrated in this quote. It illustrates the idea that Phaethon was being overconfident and arrogant about

The choices that Phaethon made where choices that affect his life. The people in the story about Phaethon's ride was not very nice to Phaethon which is why he didn’t make good decisions. That is also why his decisions affect his life. How the people were telling him that he was a “fatherless freak”, made him what to find out who is father was. When he found out that his dad was Helios he thought he was just like him and

In Ancient Greece, leading a good life is rather more complex than it is in today’s society. It is evidenced in Plato’s four dialogs in The Trial and Death of Socrates. Through the dialogues of Socrates we can learn that in Ancient Greece education, religion, society in general, law and values played a major role on a person’s way of living a good life. In the dialogues of The Trial and Death of Socrates, society condemned those such as Socrates for changing or questioning their way of life. A person in Ancient Greece must be a pious man who conforms to the laws and values of the society. We can

People are still interested in many stories that have moral lessons in them because they teach the reader a lesson. Heroes Every Child Should Know: Perseus(Mabie) and “The Swollen Fox(Aesop)”, the main lesson in the stories was “think before you act because there may be negative consequences of your action.” For example, in “The Swollen Fox” the fox doesn’t think in advance of stealing someone else’s food, and in Hero’s Every Child Should Know: Perseus, the main character Perseus has to think twice when he faces a challenge.

In the myth Phaethon retold by Edith Hamilton, A man makes a mistaken and faces the consequences. The story starts when phaethon visits the Sun God’s palace. Phaethon has a chat with the Sun God about father. The sun god said yes, but if you need proof choose whatever you want. He promises on river styx which is the underworld and death.

Phaethon is told that his father is the sun. He goes to the palace of the sun to find out if the sun really is his father. The Sun God tells Phaethon that he is his father. Phaethon wants to take the Sun God’s place for a day. The Sun God warns Phaethon of the dangers of riding the Sun God’s chariot, like fierce beasts of prey. Phaethon did not think about his father’s warning. While riding the Sun God’s chariot, Phaethon loses control of it. The chariot sets the whole world on fire. Phaethon falls all in flames. His sisters go to his graves to mourn for him.

The primary reason reason why Phaethon was led to his destruction is that he was a liar. When he lied, it told a lot about him. He specifically said “He taught me the reigns” and “how to make them go and how to stop”, showing that he is not honest about him driving the sun chariot. He even lied about meeting his father saying “Certainly, very often”. That piece of evidence indicates that he met his father which he has not done. Phaethon is digging a deeper hole for himself. If he told the truth he would not be in the position that he is in.

What are lessons, are they what we learn in school or are they what we learn from experiences. Mostly lessons are learned from stories writing to teach us the cause and effect of actions one person can do. One such person is Winston Wyn from the book The Butterfly Revolution by William Butler. Winston and Butler teach the audience that, when someone with low self-esteem gains power they begin to sway from the right path. The audience sees this with Winston, when he gains power, he don't question what is right or wrong and mostly went toward the wrong choice.

Phaedrus, an aristocrat, takes the stage first at the symposium. He explains that Erōs is one of the primordial gods, and that the love between a boy and a lover is the greatest love that exists. The lover is meant to guide the boy, and the two must lead each other to examine themselves and feel ashamed. “...[The boy] is especially ashamed before his lover when he is caught in something shameful” (Sym. 178E). Phaedrus later adds that “...Love is...the most powerful in helping men gain virtue and blessedness…” (Sym. 180B). Alcibiades is the perfect example of shame when he speaks about Socrates. He says that “Socrates is the only man in the world who has made [him] feel shame…” (Sym. 216B). Alcibiades adds that Socrates traps him and tells

In order to comprehend Geoffrey Keyte’s theory concerning the lost continent of Atlantis, it is vital to comprehend the Atlanteans. According to Keyte, the Atlanteans were of extraterrestrial basis and came to Earth above fifty thousands years ago. Keyte believes the Atlanteans were above eight to twelve feet with blonde hair and blue eyes. These people were extremely fair-skinned and had life-spans of above eight hundred years. These seven to twelve foot humanoids were believed to be a myth not until a location with eight to twelve foot skeletons was excavate (Keyte). According to Keyte the Atlantean’s knowledge was far more elevated than modern technology. The Atlanteans utilized crystals such as quartz to store and transfer energy. Keyte

His choice caused a lot of damage to the land, angered the gods, and led to the ending of his life. From this myth of Phaethon, I have learned that you shouldn’t listen to others if it going to hurt your feelings and do not try to be too persistent in knowing something because somebody does know more than you and they aren’t blind to the consequences like others

Out of all of the stories that the class has read this far there have been two that expressed the importance of moral lessons. So what is a moral lesson? Well a moral, according to Dictionary.com is, “of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical”. And a lesson according to Dictionary.com is, “Something to be learned or studied.” If you put the two definitions together you get that a moral lesson is a lesson learned from doing something wrong. The first story that teaches a moral lesson is The Coquette by Hannah Webster Foster which contains a various amount of literary devices as well that help communicate the moral lessons taught. Both authors wrote a story

Me: What take away lesson can you give to a reader based on your interaction with Socrates?

The character traits of Phaethon drive the story to its tragic conclusion. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “‘I do, I do!’ cried Phaethon. ‘Stand away, sire! The dawn grows old and day must begin! Go, horses, go!’” This shows, that Phaethon is eager trying to drive the sun chariot so he does not listen to his father's instructions. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “I must show him that it is I driving the chariot of the sun—I alone. Apollo said not to come too close to earth, but how will he know?” This explains, how Phaethon is selfish because he chooses glory over the lives of the innocent and he doesn't even get the glory. In the passage “Phaethon” it says, “‘I’ll go to the palace of the sun right now and hold my father to his promise.