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What is Apollo symbol or weapon?
Apollo | |
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Symbols | Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Bow and Arrows, Tripod, Myrtle, The Sun |
Sacred Animals | Python, Crow, Wolf, Dolphin, Swan, Mouse |
Roman Name | Apollo |
Weapons | Silver Bow and Silver Arrows, Golden Sword |
Why is Apollo associated with mice?
Apollo was worshipped as a “Mouse Daemon” in Ancient Troy and in the Greek islands. When he was in a bad mood, he caused the invasion of mice and transmitted the plague in one place. When he was in a good mood, he destroyed all the mice.
What is Apollo associated with?
Apollo was the god of practically everything – including but not limited to music, poetry, art, prophecy, truth, archery, plague, healing, sun and light (although the god is always associated with the sun, the original sun god was the titan Helios, but everyone forgot about him).
What is Apollo’s special powers?
Like all the Olympian gods, Apollo was an immortal and powerful god. He had many special powers including the ability to see into the future and power over light. He could also heal people or bring illness and disease. When in battle, Apollo was deadly with the bow and arrow.
What animals represent Apollo?
The nymph was turned into a laurel bush, leaving Apollo to worship its leaves. His attributes include the laurel wreath and lyre. He often appears in the company of the Muses. Animals sacred to Apollo include roe deer, swans, cicadas, hawks, ravens, crows, foxes, mice, and snakes.
What is Apollo’s Bow called?
golden bow
The invention of archery itself is credited to Apollo and his sister Artemis. Apollo is usually described as carrying a golden bow and a quiver of silver arrows….
Apollo | |
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Symbol | Lyre, laurel wreath, python, raven, swan, bow and arrows |
Day | Sunday (hēmérā Apóllōnos) |
Personal information | |
Parents | Zeus and Leto |
Who Killed Apollo the Greek god?
One day Apollo insulted Eros, the god of love. Eros decided to get his revenge by shooting Apollo with a golden arrow causing him to fall in love with the nymph Daphne.