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Greek Mythology Notes

Greek Mythology Notes

An encyclopaedia of Greek mythology — gods, heroes, creatures, places, and the English words they gave us.

1990entries · gods, heroes, creatures · English words from myth
Myth of the Day🏔 titan

Hyperion

Titan Sun

The Titan of heavenly light who fathered Helios (Sun), Selene (Moon), and Eos (Dawn) — the three celestial luminaries.

Hyperion means he who goes above — the same hyper- prefix we use in hyperactive, hyperlink, and hypersonic.

hyperion