The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses , Devil and Demons
Greek sun-god, the son of the → Titan → Hyperion and the female Titan Theia; brother of the moon-god → Seléne. Hélios is he who sees all and hears all, and who is invoked as witness to an oath sworn. As god of light he can make the blind see—but equally he can strike sinners blind.
He played little part in Greek religious observance, though he was worshipped on Rhodes and, to some extent, in the Peloponnese. In art, Hélios was often represented driving a chariot drawn by four (often winged) horses, his head surrounded by a halo of rays. In late classical times he was equated with → Apóllon. His Roman counterpart was → Sol.
This is the complete article, containing 117 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page).
View More Summaries on Helios (disambiguation)
