Apollo

Απόλλων





Apollon (or Apollo) was the great Olympian god of prophecy and oracles, healing, plague and disease, music, song and poetry, archery, and the protection of the young. He was depicted as a handsome, beardless youth with long hair and various attributes including:--a wreath and branch of laurel; bow and quiver; raven; and lyre. He is the twin brother of Artemis. He and Artemis are known as the "Twin Archers".



When Leto was pregnant, Hera was furious with Zeus' infidelity and forbade his concubine from giving birth on either the islands or mainlands. Fortunately, the floating isle of Delos gave sanctuary to Leto who gave birth to Artemis and Apollo. Hera then sent the dragon serpent, Python to hound Leto. A three-year-old Apollo petitioned Hephaestus for a golden bow and a set of arrows which he used to kill Python. After his defeat of Python, Apollo was placed in charge of the Oracle of Delphi.

 Trojan War 



During the Trojan War, Apollo shot arrows of plague into the Greek encampment as retribution for Agamemnon's insult to his priest. He demanded her return and the Greeks complied, indirectly.

When Diomedes injured Aeneas during a battle, Apollo rescued him after Aphrodite was wounded by Diomedes as well, trying to save her son. He transported the Trojan to Pergamos where his wound was tended by his mother and sister. Apollo also aided Paris in slaying Achilles by guiding the arrow of his bow into Achilles' heel.

 Powers 



As the personification of the sun, he has omnipotent control over the sun. After Helios, the Titan associated with Sun and day, he seized the duty of riding the Sun Chariot for himself, and therefore, Apollo controls Sun. He is also the god of light; truth and prophecy; medicine, healing,; music, and the arts. He is also the God that controls the Oracle at Delphi, and oversees the ceremony in which Rachel receives the Oracle's spirit. He possesses golden arrows that burn like sun itself.

* He is an excellent archer. * He is a good and capable musician. * He has the power to heal. * He has great intellect aside from Athena. * He can make people fall asleep. * He can predict the future. * He "sees all, knows all." * He can provide fast transportation. * He can control fire.