Helios: In Greek mythology, the sun god. Helios drove a chariot daily from east to west across the sky and sailed around the northerly stream of Ocean each night in a huge cup.

Helios vs. Apollo Helios was originally the sun god, but Apollo later took on this role. Apollo became closely connected to the sun in later Greek mythology.

Helios, sometimes associated with Apollo in Greek myth, was the personification of the sun. This statue includes holes which would have once held a metal crown symbolizing the sun's rays.

Derbyshire will play host to a massive 7m sculpture of the sun crafted by award winning artist Luke Jerram. Commissioned by the National Trust the piece was inspired by Helios, the ancient Greek ...