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helios

 

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Noun helios has 1 sense
  1. Helios - (Greek mythology) ancient god of the sun; drove his chariot across the sky each day; identified with Roman Sol
    --1 is a kind of
    Greek deity

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Helios

Definition:

noun

1. In Greek mythology, the personification of the sun, often depicted riding a golden chariot across the sky.

2. Astronomy

The Helios spacecraft was a NASA mission launched in 1974 to study the sun's atmosphere, solar wind, and magnetic field.

Sample Sentences:

1. In ancient Greek art, Helios is often portrayed as a handsome god with a radiant crown.

2. Myths tell us that Helios would drive across the sky in his chariot from east to west each day.

3. The Helios spacecraft provided valuable data about solar activity during its mission.

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