Hyperion is the god of light and used to drive the chariot of the sun across the sky before his son, Helios, took over.
Hyperion was the fourth son of Uranus and Gaea, and helped Cronos overthrow their father. He was considered to be the god of heavenly lights because his children were Helios (sun), Eos (dawn), and Selene (moon). He used to drive the chariot of the sun across the sky each day until Helios took over. He married Theia, goddess of the blue sky.
Because of Uranus’ curse on Cronos, Cronos became fearful of both his children and his brothers and imprisoned them in Tartarus. Zeus set them free briefly before imprisoning them again. Eventually, it was believed that they were set free and asked to help in the creation of mankind. Hyperion’s contribution to mankind was to give them the ability to see.
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{Microdata type="HowTo" id="9521"}Hyperion is a Titan in Greek mythology known as the god of light. He is the father of Helios (the sun), Selene (the moon), and Eos (the dawn).
Hyperion is considered one of the twelve original Titans and is often associated with the observation and movement of heavenly bodies, symbolizing light and wisdom.
Hyperion's children are Helios (the Sun), Selene (the Moon), and Eos (the Dawn), each representing different aspects of light in Greek mythology.
Hyperion is the Titan god of light and father of Helios, who is specifically the god of the sun in Greek mythology.
Hyperion is important because he symbolizes the source of light and is a key figure in the mythological family tree, connecting the Titans to the celestial gods who control the sun, moon, and dawn.