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phaethon

(n): (Greek mythology) son of Helios; killed when trying to drive his father's chariot and came too close to earth

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11 months ago chained_bear said:

"Down, down I come like a glist'ring Phaeton..."
--Richard II, William Shakespeare

(I haven't checked today, but I'm fairly certain my version has it spelled without that second H. Weird. And, interestingly, phaeton is a kind of chariot or carriage. So... I guess it would make sense either way.)

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