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Q: Why did Apollo allow Phaethon to ride the chariot?
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How did Zeus end phaethon's ride?

Zeus ended Phaethon's ride by striking him with a thunderbolt, causing him to fall from the sky and plunge into the river Eridanus. This was done to prevent further destruction and chaos caused by Phaethon's reckless driving of the sun chariot.


What does Apollo promise to Phaethon for daring to visit?

He wanted to drive Apollo's fiery chariot carring Helios across the sky despite being warned that not even Zeus himself would drive it. He held stead fast saying he would. The chariot began to go out of control and set fire to the ground Zeus himself had to stop the chariot with a lighting bolt. In most cases, Phaethon was considered a son of Helios, and asked Helios for permission to ride his chariot, since Helios had promised on the river Styx to fulfill his request. Having no other choice, Helios had to allow his son to drive the chariot and get struck by Zeus' lightning bolt.


What did Phaethon ask to do?

He wished to ride his father Helios' flaming chariot across the sky. Helios was very reluctant, but finally gave in to his son's demand. The results were devastating: Phaethon was unable to control the fiery horses and the chariot caused a panic among the constellations and then came to close to the earth, setting whole lands on fire. Finally, to prevent even more destruction, Zeus blasted Phaethon with a thunderbolt.


Who tried to ride the horse of the sun?

Phaethon tried to drive the horse-driven chariot of his father, Helios the sun god.But Phaethon was young and unaccustomed to his father's exquisite chariot and team of horses. So he quickly lost control. As a consequence, the sun began to get too close to the earth. In order to save the earth Zeus, king of the ancient Greek gods, threw a thunderbolt at Phaethon and killed him.


How tall do you have to be for the ride at Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt?

You must be at least 52" tall to ride Apollo's Chariot.


How did the Greek god begin their mornings?

I know Apollo would wake up and ride his sun chariot around the world.


What is the quickest ride at Busch Gardens?

Tampa Bay, FL: Shekria (I think that is how you spell it) Williamsburg, VA: Apollo's Chariot


What do people ride in for chariot racing?

A... chariot.


What role did Apollo play in ancient greeke?

Apollo was Artemis' twin.Apollo was the sun god. He would ride his golden chariot through the sky and make the sun rise, then set. His symbol is a lyre.


What are the consequences on phaethon disobedience?

It caused death and destruction on earths s ultimately his own death. "The earth froze hard" "the ice melted, causing great floods" . His ride in the sun chariot also caused icecaps and volcanoes


How tall is the first drop on 'Apollo's Chariot'?

it is 210 feet tall so if you ride it expect alot of momentum. and try not to puke and hold on and pray for dear life.


Why did they name Apollo Apollo?

The name Apollo comes from Greek mythology, where Apollo was the god of music, arts, healing, and prophecy. The name was likely chosen to invoke qualities associated with the god, such as strength, beauty, and creativity.