... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > gods ~ classical mythology > the great gods of Heaven, and their train > (story of) Apollo (Phoebus) > specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Apollo; Apollo as patron > Apollo as sun-god, i.e. Sol (Helius), Titan > Apollo in the chariot of the sun, drawn by four horses, usually preceded by Aurora holding a torch; 'Carro del Sole' (Ripa) > the chariot of the sun