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Apollo

Apollo is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities. He is the god of the sun, light, knowledge, music, and prophecy, among other things. Known for his intelligence, physical beauty, and skill in archery, Apollo was also a god of healing and plague. In Roman mythology, he is referred to as Apollo, and in Hebrew, he is known as אפולו (Apolo). Apollo is often associated with his twin sister, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and the moon. Key contextual information includes his role as the leader of the Muses and his association with Delphi, where the Oracle of Delphi delivered prophecies under his guidance. Apollo's influence extends beyond mythology, as he is a significant figure in art, literature, and culture, symbolizing various aspects of human endeavor and divine inspiration.

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Apollo
Greek god of music, prophecy and healing
Apollo
Apollo is one of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion, as well as Greek and Roman mythology. Apollo has been recognized as a god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more. One of the most important and complex of the Greek gods, he is the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. He is considered to be the most beautiful god and is represented as the ideal of the kouros. Apollo is known in Greek-influenced Etruscan mythology as Apulu.
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