Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

HYACINTHUS

Greek Flower God

Also known as Hyacinth, Hyakinthos

Flowery icon of male love

Top deity Apollo was mad about Hyacinthus, who was a handsome prince.

One fine day they were playing frisbee with Apollo’s discus when the West Wind Zephyrus and the North wind Boreas became a teensy bit jealous. These were both given to whispering sweet nothings into the lad’s ears, but this time they both took a quick puff and oh horror, the frisbee went spiraling out of control.

It came down and hit Hyacinthus a blow on the head. Being made of heavy metal nothing much could be done after the blood had been mopped up, but Apollo commemorated his memory by turning the mortal remains into a hyacinth. Isn’t that sweet?

Even sweeter, Hyacinthus was apparently whisked up to Olympus to live happily ever after as the tutelary deity of a flower festival held in his honor.

Hyacinthus Facts and Figures

Name: Hyacinthus
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Hyacinth, Hyakinthos

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Flowers
Area of expertise: Flowers

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Article last revised on November 20, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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