epithet of the Greek god Apollo that emphasizes his aspect as a god of light and sun. In European poetry references are sometimes made to Phoebus and his car or chariot as a metaphor for the sun. [ Bequest: Luminous Hour

Phoebus ([fi:bəs] or [foi:bəs]) is the Latin form of Greek Phoibos 'Shining-one', a byname used in classical mythology for the god Apollo.