Apollo God of the Sun, the Light, the Music and Prophecy Apollo is one of the most complex and important gods, and is the god of many things, including: music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light and knowledge. He is the son ofĀ ZEUSĀ and the Titan Leto, and was born in the Greek island of Delos, along with his older twin sisterĀ ARTEMISĀ ā goddess of the hunt. Apollo is the ideal of theĀ kouros, which means he has a beardless, athletic and youthful appearance. He is also an oracular god as a patron of Delphi and could predict prophecy through the Delphic OracleĀ Pythia. Both medicine and healing are associated with Apollo and were thought to sometimes be mediated through his son, Asclepius. However, Apollo could also bring ill-health and deadly plague. The nine Muses were companions of his; they were goddesses known for inspiring art and music. Apollo taught men the art of medicine, so he is often referred to as āThe Healer.ā Apollo is alternately referred to as the God of Light and the God of Truth. Apollo served as an intermediary between the gods and men. Because of his truthfulness and integrity, he was granted the gift of prophecy and oracles. The dolphin and swan were the animals sacred to him. The laurel, used in Greece as a status symbol, was Apolloās tree. Asclepius is probably Apolloās most well-known son, although he had many offspring. #greeks #mythology #history #gods #godofolympus #olympians #appolo #light #music #truth #oracle #immortal #olympus #healer https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCYfh2B-lf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p0ho3c481qah
