Which Titan was associated with light and the sun?

The story behind the answer

Hyperion is correct because he is the Titan of heavenly light, often interpreted as “the High-One” or “he who goes above.” In Hesiod’s genealogy, Hyperion and Theia are the parents of Helios (the Sun), Selene (the Moon), and Eos (the Dawn), making him the ancestral source of celestial light.

It’s easy to confuse this with Helios or Apollo. Helios is the sun god who drives the solar chariot, while Apollo, an Olympian, was only later linked with the sun through cultural blending. Memory tip: think of a family ladder—Hyperion (light) begets Helios (sun), Selene (moon), and Eos (dawn). Titans are the older generation; Olympians like Apollo are the newer gods.