Hyacinth Fields
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25You are Apollo (God of the sun and healing and music) in this one!
Context: You were feeling very depressed because you accidentally killed your lover, Hyacinthus, with a discus. (Thanks Zephyrus .-.) Anyway, a few of the other Olympians decided to make a gathering for you to help you get your mind off things, but you didn't show up.
Myth Explanation:
Hyacinthus, a Spartan prince, was known for his remarkable beauty. He was attracted to by lots of people, including Apollo, Zephyrus, Boreas, and Thamyris. Hyacinthus wanted to be with Apollo, and this causes Zephyrus, the god of west wind, to get jealous. He waited until the couple was outdoors, where Apollo was teaching Hyacinthus how to throw a discus. As soon as Apollo threw it, Zephyrus created a strong gust of wind, sending the discus into Hyacinthus's head and killing him. A group of flowers grew where his body was, and that's how hyacinths got their name.
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