Phoebus is the Latin form of Greek Phoibos 'Shining-one', a by-name used in classical mythology for the god Apollo.
Under the alternative spelling Phevos (pron. Fivos) and together with Athena, he is a mascot of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Classical Latin poets also used Phoebus as a by-name for the sun-god, whence common references in later European poetry to Phoebus and his car or to Phoebus and his chariot as a metaphor for the sun.
But in mythological texts the Sun-god and Apollo are otherwise not confused or identified. For example, in Ovid's Metamorphoses the hero Phaeton is son of Phoebus the sun-god, not son of Phoebus Apollo.
He should not be confused with Phobos.
Phoebus is also the codename of a famous European cartel that started a conspiracy in 1924 making sure there were no unwanted competitors in the billion dollar light bulb market. See Phoebus cartel.
Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official ATHENS2004 Mascots.
Phevos and Athena are two children, simple and joyful, full of vitality and creativity, perhaps mischievous and hence lovable.
Through their laughter, their lively presence, their freedom of movement and their will to cooperate and stay united, Phevos and Athena will be with us from now on to express with enthusiasm and optimism our will to be united and to share the joy of the greatest celebration of humanity: the Olympic Games.
Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official ATHENS2004 Mascots.
Phevos and Athena are two children, simple and joyful, full of vitality and creativity, perhaps mischievous and hence lovable.
Through their laughter, their lively presence, their freedom of movement and their will to cooperate and stay united, Phevos and Athena will be with us from now on to express with enthusiasm and optimism our will to be united and to share the joy of the greatest celebration of humanity: the Olympic Games.
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