Aethon

/ˈiːθɒn/ noun

In Greek mythology, one of the immortal horses that pulled the sun god Helios's chariot across the sky each day.

From Ancient Greek aithon (αἴθων) meaning 'burning' or 'fiery,' derived from aithein (to burn). The name reflects the horse's association with fire and the sun's heat.

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