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From the Greek 'hyper' meaning "over", hence the meaning "one who goes over; the one above". Hyperion is the brilliant and golden Titan god of the sun in Greek mythology, who gives up his post to Apollo after the fall of the Titans. Several famous pieces of literature were based on the myth of Hyperion, including John Keats unfinished "Hyperion" (1820-1821). It is also the name bestowed to the satellite of Saturn that is 12th in distance from the planet.