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Apollo, God of the Sun, son of Zeus and Leto, twin brother of Artemis, is one of the most important figures in the Olympian pantheon and the only Roman god to retain his original Greek identity. Apollo was the god of the arts, specifically music and poetry. One of his attributes is the lyre given to him by Mercury. Apollo was the father of the famed poet and tragic lover Orpheus and was a patron of the Muses. He was a master archer and a fleet- footed athlete, credited with having been the first victor in the Olympic games. Thus he is often depicted with a bow and quiver, crowned by a laurel wreath, a sign of victors much like gold medals are today. He was also associated with law, medicine, and philosophy.
Antiquities
Ancient Roman
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