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Hyacinthus, also known as Hyacinth, was a divine hero who was loved by both Apollo and Zephyros. While playing a game of quoits with Apollo, Hyacinthus was killed by a jealous Zephyros. In his grief, Apollo refused to allow Hades to take Hyacinthus. He transformed the mortal into a flower, which became known as a hyacinth, named after him. As a penitence, Zephyros is forced into the service of the god of love, Eros.

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  • Hyacinthus
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  • Hyacinthus, also known as Hyacinth, was a divine hero who was loved by both Apollo and Zephyros. While playing a game of quoits with Apollo, Hyacinthus was killed by a jealous Zephyros. In his grief, Apollo refused to allow Hades to take Hyacinthus. He transformed the mortal into a flower, which became known as a hyacinth, named after him. As a penitence, Zephyros is forced into the service of the god of love, Eros.
Eye
  • Violet
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  • None
Greek/Roman form
  • Hyakinthos
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Appearances
  • The House of Hades
  • The Trails of Apollo
Status
  • Transformed into a hyacinth
Affiliation
Hair
  • Black
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  • None
Height
  • Unknown
Species
Title
  • Prince of Macedon
  • Son of Clio
  • Son of Pierus
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  • Unknown
Home
Family
  • Apollo
  • Clio
  • Pierus
Gender
  • Male
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  • Hyacinthus, also known as Hyacinth, was a divine hero who was loved by both Apollo and Zephyros. While playing a game of quoits with Apollo, Hyacinthus was killed by a jealous Zephyros. In his grief, Apollo refused to allow Hades to take Hyacinthus. He transformed the mortal into a flower, which became known as a hyacinth, named after him. As a penitence, Zephyros is forced into the service of the god of love, Eros.
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