Divine interactions
This god strikes down Phaethon, ending the chaos and ultimately killing Phaethon.
Zeus/Jove
This god let Phaethon drive his chariot.
Helios/Phoebus (Sun God)
Phaethon's sisters are transformed into what?
Poplar trees
"If I am truly born of holy stock, give me a sign and claim me for the heavens"
Phaethon
What is the reason Zeus intervenes with Phaethon?
To prevent the destruction of the world.
What is the main reason Phaethon wants to drive the chariot?
To prove he is Helios son.
Phaethons sisters' tears turn into what natural substance?
Amber
"At least while he takes up those reins he'll have to put aside the lightning that robs fathers of their sons".
Phoebus/Helios (Sun God)
Why does Zeus' intervention later cause conflict between gods and mortals?
Helios and Phaethon's sisters mourn Phaethon.s death
What is the course Helios gives Phaethon to keep the earth warmed equally.
Not to go too high of too low; the middle way is the safest.
The physical effect on the earth used in the myth to explain real geographic phenonmenon (hint: the damage from Phaethons fall)
Creation of the desserts/ Sea becomes plains of thirsty sand
"You crazily trust all your mother says!"
Epaphus
"Let this be my eyes last light"
Clymene