Hyacinth or Hyacinthus was one of Apollo's male lovers. He was a Spartan prince, beautiful and athletic. The pair was practicing throwing the discus when a discus thrown by Apollo was blown off course by the jealous Zephyrus and struck Hyacinthus in the head, killing him instantly. Apollo is said to be filled with grief: out of Hyacinthus' blood, Apollo created a flower named after him as a memorial to his death, and his tears stained the flower petals with the interjection αἰαῖ, meaning alas. The Festival of Hyacinthus was a celebration of Sparta. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who was one of Apollo's male lovers? ANS1 Hyacinthus QSN2 What hit Hyacinthus in the head, killing him? ANS2 discus QSN3 Who blew the discus off course, killing Hyacinthus? ANS3 Zephyrus QSN4 What item did Apollo create and name after his lover? ANS4 flower