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  • Greek Names for the Sun: Helios, Hyperion & More
    The Greeks had several names for the sun, depending on the context:

    * Helios: This was the most common name, personified as a god who drove his chariot across the sky each day.

    * Hyperion: A Titan, Helios' father. Sometimes used interchangeably with Helios, but technically refers to a different entity.

    * Phoebus: Meaning "bright" or "radiant," this was an epithet for Apollo, the god of light, music, and poetry, who was often associated with the sun.

    * Sol: A Latin name, but also used by the Greeks as a synonym for "sun."

    So, it really depends on the specific context and usage. "Helios" is the most common and recognizable name for the sun in Greek mythology.

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