In the Greek mythology he flew to the sun and fell to his death in the ocean.

Nothing shall part us in our love till Thanatos (Death) at his appointed hour removed us from the light of day.

They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn

The Greek gods had personalities like those of humans and struggled with one another for position and power. They did not love humans (although some had favorites) and did not ask to be loved by them. They did not impose codes of behavior. They expected respect and honor but coud act contrary to human needs and desires.

I have done it," she says. At first I do not understand. But then I see the tomb, and the marks she has made on the stone. A C H I L L E S, it reads. And beside it, P A T R O C L U S.
"Go," she says. "He waits for you."

In the darkness, two shadows, reaching through the hopeless, heavy dusk. Their hands meet, and light spills in a flood like a hundred golden urns pouring out of the sun.

Don't feel bad, I'm usually about to die.