This myth is applicable to so much these days: "In Greek mythology, Phaeton is the son of Helios, the sun god, and his story tells of how Phaeton, overcome by pride, asks his father to let him drive the sun chariot for a day, but loses control, causing chaos on Earth before Zeus strikes him down with a lightning bolt, killing him and restoring order to the sky; this myth is often interpreted as a cautionary tale about hubris and the dangers of attempting tasks beyond one's capabilities. "