The story of Phaeton is one of THE myths about the dangers of pride. The entire story is pretty much driven by pigheaded Phaeton and his overweening ambitions. When another kid accuses Phaeton of n...

The story of Phaeton can be seen as his quest for identity. He's always thought of himself as a demigod, meaning that one of his parents is a god. This sets Phaeton apart from those around him and...