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The Myth Of Phaëthon By Edith Hamilton

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In the myth, Phaëthon as retold by Edith Hamilton a young boy seeks the truth of his father. When he finds out the truth, he needs proof. At the Palace of The Sun, the blinding and shiny building, which is hard to find and rarely has visitors. Phaëthon, a young boy is going to see the Sun God. Phaëthon thinks the god is his father based on his mother’s words. When meeting with the Sun God, the boy finds out the truth. The Sun God is truly his father. The Sun God swears River Styx that he is Phaëthon’s father. The boys at Phaëthon’s school don't believe he’s actually the son of a god. The God says “If you are in need of proof, choose what you want.” Phaëthon chooses to drive the Chariot that The God drives. Phaëthon is trying to convince his

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