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Phaethon
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Phaethon, also spelled Phaëthon, is the son of the Oceanid Clymene and the sun god Helios in Greek mythology.
The Fall of Phaeton Statue. Marble, c. 1700–1711 by Dominique Lefebvre, from Paris, France, now at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Fall of Phaeton Statue. Marble, c. 1700–1711 by Dominique Lefebvre, from Paris, France, now at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Apollo and Phaëthon, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1731
Apollo and Phaëthon, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, c. 1731
Phaethon by Gustave Moreau.
Phaethon by Gustave Moreau.
The Fall of Phaëthon on a Roman sarcophagus (Hermitage Museum)
The Fall of Phaëthon on a Roman sarcophagus (Hermitage Museum)
Clymene (mother of Phaethon)
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In Greek mythology, Clymene or Klymene was the name of an Oceanid nymph loved by the sun god Helios and the mother by him of Phaethon and the Heliades. In most versions, Clymene is the one to reveal to Phaethon his divine parentage and encourage him to seek out his father, and even drive his solar chariot.
A woman, perhaps Clymene, leaning against Helios (far right) in a Phaethon sarcophagus
A woman, perhaps Clymene, leaning against Helios (far right) in a Phaethon sarcophagus
Clymene urging Phaethon, 1589 engraving.
Clymene urging Phaethon, 1589 engraving.
The Sisters of Phaethon are Transformed into Poplars by Santi di Tito, 16th century.
The Sisters of Phaethon are Transformed into Poplars by Santi di Tito, 16th century.