In honor of the eclipse:
Helios sending Circe to Aeaea for killing her husband, and then in the same breath giving her brother said husband’s kingdom
Helios who killed his daughter’s attacker the moment he realized she couldn’t chase him away on her own, killing him before he could lay a hand on her
Helios who saved Hephaestus during the Gigantomachy, and who gave his “thank you” gift to his son
Helios who threatened to drive the sun chariot into the Underworld because Odysseus’ crew ate his favorite cattle. Helios who threatened ZEUS.
Helios who wanted to ease Demeter’s suffering of being separated from a beloved daughter, and told her where she was taken
Helios who rides his father-in-law’s river in a CUP. Every. Night.