Hyacinthus chose Apollo over the others. He visited all of Apollo's sacred lands with the god in a chariot drawn by swans. So fiercely was Apollo in love with Hyacinthus that he abandoned his sanctuary in …

Oct 3, 2025 · Thus, the story of Hyacinthus and Apollo continues to hold symbolic meaning for discussions of love, identity, and remembrance in modern times. It is a myth that both honors love …

Sep 21, 2024 · In summary, the myths of Apollo and Hyacinthus weave a complex narrative filled with deep emotional resonance. Their story exemplifies the themes of friendship, love, and the …

Hyacinthus was undoubtedly a pre-Hellenic god. The precise relation that he bore to Apollo is obscure, but he was eventually assimilated to Apollo’s cult. Certain aspects of his own cult suggest that he …

Oct 17, 2023 · Apollo became Hyacinthus’ lover, and they would travel together around Ancient Greece. Apollo would teach Hyacinthus how to play the lyre, use the bow and arrow, and hunt.

Hyacinth, or Hyacinthus to give him his full name, was a Spartan prince. He was also a beautiful man. In fact, he was so beautiful that even gods fell in love with him: Apollo clapped eyes on Hyacinth and …

And while Phoebus, Apollo, sang these words with his truth-telling lips, behold the blood of Hyacinthus, which had poured out on the ground beside him and there stained the grass, was changed from …

Dec 6, 2024 · Originally published in the "As Fate Would Have It" Anthology, this Greek retelling of Apollo and Hyacinthus explores the delicate balance between love and sacrifice. Apollo, The God of …

Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) was an American writer best known for his book Bulfinch's Mythology, a compilation of his earlier works. In this short story, Bulfinch retells the classic myth about Apollo, the …

May 15, 2024 · This article explores the brief but famous tale of Apollo and Hyacinthus. We find their tale in Book X of Ovid’s Metamorphoses.