Greek mythology
Hyacinthus
The beautiful youth Apollo loved and killed by accident
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- Greek mythology
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- Mortal
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- Apollo
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Hyacinthus is a Spartan prince of dazzling beauty, beloved of Apollo. As the two compete at throwing the discus, the god's cast strikes him in the head, or is blown off course by jealous Zephyrus, and he dies in Apollo's arms. From his spilled blood the grieving god raises the hyacinth flower, its petals marked with cries of mourning.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hyacinthus?
- Hyacinthus is a Spartan prince of dazzling beauty, beloved of Apollo. As the two compete at throwing the discus, the god's cast strikes him in the head, or is blown off course by jealous Zephyrus, and he dies in Apollo's arms.
- Which mythology does Hyacinthus belong to?
- Hyacinthus belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Hyacinthus appear in?
- Hyacinthus appears in Apollo, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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