Legends of the Conflagration of Phaeton is a book written by Ignatius Donnelly that explores the ancient myths and legends surrounding the story of Phaeton, the son of the Greek sun god Helios. According to the myth, Phaeton was given permission to drive his father's chariot of the sun across the sky, but he lost control of the horses and caused a great conflagration on Earth. Donnelly delves into various versions of the myth from different cultures,...