Phaethon of Syria
# Phaethon of Syria

In Greek mythology, Phaethon (/ˈfeɪ.əθən/; Ancient Greek: Φαέθων, Phaéthōn, pronounced) was a son of Eos by Cephalus of Athens or Tithonus, born in Syria.

## Family

Phaethon was the father of Astynous, who in his turn became father of Sandocus. The latter sired the famous King Cinyras.

## Mythology

Aphrodite stole Phaethon away while he was no more than a child to be the night-watchman at her most sacred shrines. The Minoans called him "Adymus", by which they meant the morning and evening star.

