Apollo god of everything?

 

Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto, who gave birth to him on Delos. He is the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. Apollo had many skills, including music and archery. Apollo is known for his role in the myth of Apollo and Daphne. He is also known as Phoebus Apollo which means 'bright'. Phoebus Apollo was often depicted wearing a crown of laurel leaves on his head which represents his role as god of prophecy."

Apollo was the son of Zeus, king of the gods and goddesses, and Leto. Apollo's twin sister was Artemis (also known as Diana), who was a huntress; together they were known as the Twin Archers or Twins.

Apollo is usually depicted wearing a crown and carrying an arrow or lyre. He was associated with music and medicine, as well as prophecy--he gave Cassandra her gift of prophecy before she rejected him in anger at being spurned by Agamemnon (Zeus' grandson).

Apollo was born on the isle of Delos, which is an island in the Aegean Sea. The island was sacred to Apollo and Artemis, who both shared it as their birthplace. Zeus had hidden their mother there to protect her from the wrath of his wife Hera the goddess of marriage(who he was repeatedly unfaithful to ironic isn't it), this constant infidelity meant Hera hated any woman that slept with Zeus and would murder all of them given the chance. In addition to being a place where deities were born, Delos was also home to an oracle whose prophecies were said to be so accurate that they could not be questioned by any other god or man. When Zeus wanted Apollo's advice on whether he should destroy Troy with his new weapon (a giant wooden horse), he consulted this oracle instead of going directly to his son himself.

Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. He is a god who, according to legend, was born on Delos, an island in the Aegean Sea. Apollo's twin sister is Artemis--goddess of the hunt--and together they form one of Greece's most famous sibling pairs(I don't really believe this whole famous thing but just incase they have google on Olympus I'd rather not be on this twins' wrong side remember Actaeon?).

Apollo's father gave him many gifts: he could see through walls; he had perfect pitch (the ability to recognize musical notes); he could move mountains with his voice; and he was so handsome that when people saw him they would fall into love at first sight!

Apollo was a god of many talents, but his most famous skill was his music. He played the lyre, which is a stringed instrument similar to a guitar or mandolin, and he sang so beautifully that birds would come down from their nests to listen. Apollo also had a beautiful voice and often performed at ceremonies and festivals to honor the gods.

Apollo is the son of Zeus, who also fathered Ares and Hephaestus. He is the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt.

Apollo was known as "Phoebus" (shining) because he had a golden glow about him when he was born. He's also credited with inventing archery and music; his lyre was considered one of the most beautiful instruments ever made. Apollo's tutelage under Chiron helped him become an excellent hunter as well as musician--he even wrote poems about his experiences!

In Greek mythology, there are several stories involving Apollo: The first involves Daphne who transformed into a laurel tree after being pursued by Apollo but refused his advances; another tells how he killed Python after it attacked Zeus' pregnant wife Leto on Mount Parnassus; then there's Actaeon who saw Artemis bathing naked in a stream while hunting deer - she turned him into an animal so he would never forget what happened next time he saw her without clothes on!

Apollo was also known as the god of light and prophecy. He was often depicted holding a lyre, which is an ancient stringed instrument that looks like a small harp. Apollo was said to have invented this musical instrument, along with archery and poetry.

Apollo is known for his role in the myth of Apollo and Daphne. It is said he bragged to Eros (the god of love) that his bow was bigger than Eros's(Really Bows? Anyone thinking what I'm thinking?). Angered by the insult, Eros shot Apollo with a golden love arrow and caused him to fall in love with the first person he saw: Daphne, daughter of Peneus (a river god). Eros then shot Daphne with a lead-tipped arrow causing her to be impervious to love. Apollo chased Daphne but was close behind when she reached her father's home at Mount Nysa where he turned her into an evergreen laurel tree so that she would not escape him forever as well as giving her immortality so long as people continue worshiping them both together through music festivals held every year on Mt Olympus where they are said still reside today."

Apollo was the god of light, music and prophecy. His name means 'bright' and he was often depicted as a sun god after he took the job from Helios the Titan lord of the sun. This was after Helios' son completely mucked up his fathers job when he took the sun chariots out and caused such a catastrophe that Helios could no longer ride the chariots out of shame. Oh and he also died on that little escapade of his(serves him right).

The laurel was a symbol of victory, and Apollo was often depicted wearing a crown of the leaves on his head. The Greeks thought that the laurel had healing powers, so they used it in medicines and dedicated it to the god Apollo, who was believed to be able to cure diseases with his arrows.

In ancient Greece, people would hold contests called "poetry competitions." If someone won one of these contests they would receive an olive branch as their prize--not unlike how we give out trophies today!

The oracle at Delphi was the most important religious site in ancient Greece. It was a place where people went to get prophecies from Apollo. The oracle was a woman who could communicate with Apollo and receive his messages, which she would then share with others.

The temple at Delphi is also known for its famous bronze statue of Apollo, called the Charioteer (or Kouros). This sculpture stands over 6 feet tall and weighs about 2 tons! It's thought to be one of the first statues ever made using metal casting techniques--a technique that would later be used by artists like Michelangelo and Rodin centuries later!

And there you have it! I hope that I've been able to give you a good overview of what Apollo was all about, and why he's such an important figure in Greek mythology. Oh and PS the island he was born on, Delos, is now called the island of Amorgos, so give it a visit sometime. Come back tell me how it was.