Motif
Dangerous divine vehicle entrusted to an unready youth
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A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome CERES. / APHRODITE (VENUS). / VENUS. / HELIOS (SOL).; lines 2071-2157 confidence: high
Phaethon asks Helios for proof that all the world may know he is Helios's son; Helios swears by the Styx to grant any favor, and Phaethon asks to drive the chariot of the sun for one day despite Helios's warnings.
Phaethon asks to drive the sun chariot, ignores Helios's warnings, takes the reins, and cannot control the horses.
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