Phaeton Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Palace of the Sun, The SkyPalace of the SunProbably the most striking setting that Phaeton comes to is Helios's gleaming Palace of the Sun. In some versions, this amazing palace is said to be in In...
Context
The name Phaeton literally means "the shining one." This seems a little ironic to us, since the kid tried to burn as bright as his Dad, Helios, god of the sun, only to fall in flames to the earth w...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...