Cycnus (Son of Apollo)

Cycnus was a Greek mortal.

Mythology
Cycnus was an arrogant and attractive youth that was once loved by many but lost most of his lovers due to his arrogance. One of his lovers, Phylius, remained loving of him. Cycnus, trying to get rid of Phylius, challenged him to three impossible tasks. First, he told him to kill a lion, catch two man-eating vultures, and bring a bull to Zeus' altar. Unable to find a way to do the final task, Phylius prayed to Heracles and he discovered a way to capture the bull. However, after getting the bull, Heracles made Phylius not want to do what Cycnus wanted him to anymore. Cycnus then threw himself into the lake Conope, along with his mother. Apollo turned them both into swans.

Relationships

 * Parents: Apollo and Thyrie
 * Lover(s): Phylius