[Greek] Literally, "the radiant one". In Greek mythology, an epithet of Apollo because of his connection with the sun or as descendant of the Titaness Phoebe (his grandmother). The Romans venerated him as Phoebus Apollo.
PHOEBUS
Meaning of PHOEBUS in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012