Cattle of Helios

In Greek mythology, the Cattle of Helios (Greek: Ἠελίοιο βόες, Ēelíoio bóes), also called the Oxen of the Sun, are cattle pastured on the island of Thrinacia, or Thrinakia (sometimes identified with Sicily or Malta).

"Oxen of the Sun" redirects here. For the episode in James Joyce's novel Ulysses, see Oxen of the Sun (Ulysses episode).
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