Who is the sun god in Greek mythology?

Apollo was not the Greek Sun god, Helios (Latin version Sol) was. Source <- Read the Metamorphosis by Ovid. In addition here's the Wikipedia quote on Apollo and the supposed association with the sun: From Apollo Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ap... read more

Helios (/ ˈ h iː l i ɒ s /; Ancient Greek: Ἥλιος Hēlios; Latinized as Helius; Ἠέλιος in Homeric Greek) is the god and personification of the Sun in Greek mythology. read more

Helios was worshiped in many cities, states and countries. In Ancient Egypt, there was a city, Heliopolis, built in honor of the Sun God. Heliopolis was the seat of worship of God Helios, therefore its name means the Sun City in Greek. read more

Helios did not play a major part in Greek mythology, as he was eventually replaced by Apollo. However, one of the best known stories around Helios revolves around his son Phaeton, who tried to drive his father's chariot; however, he lost control and set the earth on fire. read more