Auriga (constellation) as Myrtilus, who was Hermes's son and the charioteer of Oenomaus. The association of Auriga and Myrtilus is supported by depictions of the constellation, which rarely show a chariot. Myrtilus's chariot was destroyed in a race intended for suitors to win the heart of Oenomaus's daughter Hippodamia. Myrtilus earned his position in the sky when Hippodamia's successful suitor, Pelops, killed him, despite his complicity in helping Pelops win her hand. After his death, Myrtilus's father Hermes placed him in the sky. Yet another mythological association of Auriga is Theseus's son Hippolytus. He was ejected from Athens after he refused the
Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin (charioteer) Nakhtmin was an important Ancient Egyptian military official under Ramses II around 1250 BC. Nakhtmin is mainly known from his rock cut tomb that was found at Abusir. Nakhtmin was "first charioteer of his majesty", also "master of the horses" and "overseer of the charioteers". He was also "royal envoy to all foreign lands". In this position he most likely took over diplomatic roles, leading ambassadorials missions to foreign lands. His wife was the "lady of the house" and "singer of Bastet, lady of Ankhtawy", Hathor. Otherwise it is not much known about him. His tomb was cut