What are the cattle of Helios?

God of the sun and master of some really awesome cattle that no one was allowed to touch, much less kill and eat. read more

In Greek mythology, the Cattle of Helios (Greek: Ἠελίοιο βόες, Ēelíoio bóes), also called the Oxen of the Sun, are cattle pastured on the island of Thrinacia (believed to be modern Sicily). read more

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The cattle were guarded by Helios’ daughters, Phaëthusa and Lampetië, and it was known by all that any harm to any single animal was sure to bring down the wrath of the god. Teiresias and Circe both warn Odysseus to shun the isle of Helios. read more