Sun

Once upon a time, in the sky lived the Sun, the god who brought light and warmth to Earth every day. The Sun had a son, Phaethon.

The desire of Phaethon

Phaethon was eager to ride his father's shining chariot, the chariot that carried the Sun across the sky.

One day, Phaethon asked his father to let him drive the chariot. Sun warned him that it was too dangerous, but Phaethon was determined. Eventually, Helios, though apprehensive, agreed.

Realisation of the wish

Phaethon got on the chariot and began to ride into the sky. But he soon lost control.

Problems on Earth

The horses were running wild, getting too close to the Earth, causing it to burn and then flying away, causing it to freeze.

Intervention of Zeus

The gods saw the danger and Zeus, the king of the gods, fired a bolt of lightning to save the Earth.

The end of Phaethontos

 Lightning struck Phaethon and he fell from the sky, leaving the chariot to return to the Sun.

Grief

The Sun was sad, but grateful that the Earth had been saved.