Apollo
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- proper noun
- /əˈpɑloʊ/
- Literature
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Apolo
- Perhaps slightly surprising, since Apollo is the god of light (among other things, plague included).
- the god Apollo
- oracle of Apollo
- Apollo and Daphne
For example, Gnothai Seoton was written engraved in the entrance to the temple of Apollo.
- For example, Gnothai Seoton was written engraved in the entrance to the temple of Apollo.
- And, you know, maybe Apollo is a good God, more or less.
- OK, so God would be, if you look at, you know, God is either Apollo or Zeus that you know.
Examples
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And Apollo, driving his sun chariot across the sky.
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The islands sacred to Apollo and his sister Artemis.
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The Greek god of medicine, Asclepios, was the son of Apollo, the god of art, music, and literature.
Academic text (1996) -
The statues in the background have been identified as Apollo and Asclepius, the ancient gods of medicine.
Academic text (1996) -
I am the spirit of Delphi... speaker of the prophecies of Phoebus Apollo... slayer of the mighty Python.
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In ancient Greece, Apollo was revered as the god of music and the arts.
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Many myths describe Apollo as the bringer of light and prophecy.
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The followers of Apollo would gather at his temple to seek guidance and inspiration.
Synonyms
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A name for the Greek god Apollo, who is the god of the sun, music and healing
A Greek god of light, music, poetry, healing and prophecy
Compounds
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A series of US space missions that landed people on the Moon and brought them safely home
- Literature
A place in ancient Greece where a woman spoke for Apollo and gave unclear predictions
- Literature
A Greek temple at Delphi where a priestess gives predictions from the god Apollo
Surface Forms
Etymology
Apollo comes from ancient Greek and was the name of the god of 'light', 'music', and 'prophecy', so the name brings to mind brightness, songs, and wise speech.