Helios (often confused with Apollo)

Helios is the ancient Greek personification of the sun, depicted as a youthful god who drives a chariot across the sky each day, bringing sunlight. Unlike Apollo, who is a multifaceted god associated with arts, prophecy, and healing, Helios specifically embodies the sun's daily journey. In mythology, Helios's role is to illuminate the world, and he is often portrayed as a powerful, watchful figure overseeing daylight. While Apollo became a major deity with broader associations, Helios's primary identity remains as the radiant, guiding sun god.