Phaethon, a young demigod and son of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, meets his divine father at the ends of the earth. Recklessly eager to prove himself, he takes a terrifying ride across the heavens in his father&#39;s chariot. As the earth faces total destruction by an out-of-control sun, Phaethon&#39;s fate offers a timeless lesson in knowing your limits. 
A story from Greek mythology, based on Ovid&#39;s Metamorphoses (Books 1-2), featuring: Phaethon, the Sun, Clymene, Epaphus, Gaia, Zeus    
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CREDITS: Music by Kevin MacLeod 
Episode Thumbnail Image: &quot;Fiery sunset&quot;  
WDS Logo Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation: c. 470 BC, Delphi Archeological Museum

The Gods and Lycaon's Feast: The Great Flood, Part 1 | A Tale from Greek Mythology

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