The History
Apollo, son of the
supreme god Zeus and Leto was born, along with his twin sister Artemis, on the
Greek islands of Delos. Goddess Themis assisted Zeus and Leto in raising him by
feeding him ambrosia, the nectar of the gods.
Apollo was known for
the God of light and the Sun, truth and prophecy, healing, plaque, music and
poetry.
The Adventures
At only four days
after his birth, he demanded a bow and arrows that was created and given by
Hephaestus.
He then immediately
went in pursuit of the serpent that Hera, Goddess of Olympus, sent to torment
his mother, Leto. The serpent, Python, sought refuge at Delphi. Determined not
to let the serpent get away, Apollo followed it into the shrine of the Oracle
of Mother Earth and slaughtered him.
It is also said that
Apollo killed Cyclops, the one-eyed giant, for forging the lightning that
killed his son Asclepius.
Appearance
Sought to be the most
beautiful, glorious and most handsome amongst all the gods. He was a beardless,
young man with curly golden hair.
Symbols
Most common attributes
and symbols:
- Bow + Arrow
- Bow + Arrow
- Kithara (advanced
version of lyre)
- Plectrum
- Sword
Evolution
In the 1960’s, the
name Apollo was given to NASA’s Apollo Lunar Program.
Bibliography
Websites:
Books:
- “Greece Mythology” –
Library of the world’s Myths and Legends
John Pinsent
Published in 1982 by Newnes Books
John Pinsent
Published in 1982 by Newnes Books
- "Greece & Rome" - Myths & Legends
H.A.Guerber
Published in 1907 by George G. Harrap & Company Ltd
