Apollo et Hyacinthus

About the show

Zephyrus is jealous of Hyacinth’s closeness to Apollo. Apollo visits King Oebalus and falls in love with the king’s daughter Melia. While the group is at play, Apollo’s discus strikes Hyacinth, fatally wounding him. Zephyrus is responsible, and he tries to court Melia while Apollo is absent. Before dying, Hyacinth reveals the truth. Apollo turns Zephyrus into a wind; flowers rise from Hyacinth’s grave, and Apollo and Melia become engaged.