The word for sun was masculine; the word for dawn, feminine. […] When the sun was set, the gods withdrew to their respective dwellings for the night. […] Whenever the fire did die, it was rekindled from the rays of the sun. […] Phaëton immediately asked to be permitted for one day to drive the chariot of the sun. […] Along the seat were rows of chrysolites and diamonds, reflecting the brightness of the sun.