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Some say it was Apollo, the god of the sun. But older myths say that Helios was the real god of the sun and that he drove the chariot, so either Apollo or Helios would work.

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Was Apollo the sun god?

Apollo was the sun god. He drove around in a flying chariot called the sun chariot. The sun chariot was a form of transportation able to transform into anything he desired.


Is Helios the latinword for sun?

Actually Helios is the Greek God whom drove a golden chariot that was the sun.


Who drove his chariot east to west everyday?

The Sun god Helios drove his chariot from east to west across the sky each day in Greek mythology.


What greek god represented the sun?

There are different variations of this.Some say the Titan Helios, who wasn't a god but still drove the Sun ChariotSome say the Olympian god Apollo ruled the sun and drove the Sun ChariotSome say Apollo represented or ruled the sun but it was Helios who drove the Sun Chariot.


What role did Helios play in Greek culture?

Helios was the god who drove the chariot of the Sun across the sky each day.


What greek god drove a chariot of fire?

Helios


Was Apollo the only sun god?

No. The Greeks had two sun gods, Apollo, who drew his power from the sun, and Helios, who drove the sun chariot. The Romans downsized to Apollo only.


What was the sun called in greek language?

In Greek mythology, the sun was often referred to as Helios. He was considered the god of the sun who drove his chariot across the sky each day.


What are facts about Greek god Helios?

He's not a God, he's a Titan, but he drove the sun chariot for the Gods anyway, because he didn't pick the Titans side in the war between the Gods and TitansHis son died by crashing the sun chariot into the earth, making the Sahara desertSometimes Apollo is considered god of the sun instead of Helios


Who Drove the sun chariot and lost control?

Phaethon, son of Helios.


What were Apollo the Greek god's powers?

Apollo was the god who drove the sun across the sky every day.and He drove a golden chariot that was pulled by two gold horses.The chariot pulled the sun.He was also the god of prophecy, healing, and music. He became god of the sun later on, taking the place of Helios.


What nymph drove the father's sun chariot?

His name was Phaëton and he was the son of Apollo.