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Helios

[hee-lee-os, ‐-ohs]

noun

  1. the ancient Greek god of the sun, represented as driving a chariot across the heavens; identified by the Romans with Sol.



Helios

/ ˈhiːlɪˌɒs /

noun

  1. Roman counterpart: SolGreek myth the god of the sun, who drove his chariot daily across the sky

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Helios1

First recorded in 1640–50; sun ( def. )

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