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 Apollo was the Olympian God of the Sun, the Light, the Music and the Prophecy
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Family Tree of Apollo
Apollo was born by the King of the Gods Zeus and the mortal Leto in the divine Greek island of Delos. He was the younger twin of Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt.
Apollo, the God of Music
Apollo was the Greek god of the Music. He invented the lute(a plucked string instrument with a body shaped like a pear), but he was more popular for playing the lyre, which was invented by Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Apollo excelled in important music contests, competing against Greek god Hermes and the Satyr Pan as well as other deities.
Apollo, the God of Prophecy
In addition, Apollo owned the precious gift of prophecy, given to him by his father Zeus in his infancy. He was the patron of the ancient city of Delphi, where the first oracle of Ancient Greece was located. The district was considered to be the Navel of the World (the "Omphalus") in Ancient times.
Appearance of Apollo
Apollo was a handsome, strong and youthful god with impressive golden hair.
Symbols of Apollo
Apollo's symbols were the lyre, the tripod, the laurel tree and the navel stone. His plants were the myrtle and the laurel. Apollo's sacred animals were the wolf, the raven and the lizard.
The Roman name of Apollo is "Apollo"
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Monuments of Apollo |
 Monuments related to Apollo
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Titles of Apollo |
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Alexikakos ("keeping away the bad") ,
Citharoedus ("holding a cithara/lyre") ,
Epikourios ("helping") ,
Lyceus ("guide of the wolves") ,
Musagetes ("leader of the Muses") ,
Phoebos ("bright") ,
Pythios ("killer of the Python")
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