Apollon

Apollon (Απολλων) is the Greek god of prophecy, oracles, the arts, archery, healing, and plagues/disease. He is also a protector of the young and the leader of the Muses. He is the twin brother of Artemis and the son of Leto and Zeus.

Places of Worship

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Depictions

Apollon is typically depicted as a beautiful, beardless young man with long hair. Here are some examples of depictions of him:

Symbols

There are a variety of animals, plants and symbols associated with Apollon. Everything listed here is historically attested.

  • Animals: Swan, Raven
  • Plants: Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress
  • Misc: Lyre, Bow

I rememember reading somewhere that lapis lazuli was associated with Apollo, due to the stones connection to Hyakinthos, but I can't track down the source. Take this with a grain of salt.

Festivals

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Epithets

Cult Titles/Epithets (ie related to his functions, areas of influence, et cetera)

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Poetic Epithets

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Modern Worship

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