Hyacinthus
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Greek hero and boyfriend of [Apollo] until he was killed by a flying [discus] that was blown by the west wind, controlled by the god Zephros, into his head just above his head. [Hyacinth] flowers were named after him by Apollo due to the grief and guilt Apollo felt over hyacinthus death. Read trials of Apollo for more information.
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A beautiful boy whom the god Apollo loved but killed accidentally with a discus. From his blood Apollo caused the hyacinth to spring up.
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