Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, a son of Helios and the personification of the sun chariot; a sun chariot or solar carriage.

“The myth of Phaethon was a cautionary tale about hubris and the dangers of seeking power beyond one’s control.”

2. noun

A sun-like star, especially a massive, luminous, and extremely hot star, such as a B-type main-sequence star.

“The astronomers were fascinated by the discovery of the new Phaethon star, which was unlike anything they had seen before.”