As a child Apollo was fed ambrosia - nectar that was sacred to the gods. Apollo's strengths included creativity, handsomeness, and supportiveness of the arts.
Apollo's weaknesses included nymphs, and he is not lucky in love. Apollo was in love with a mortal named Cassandra but she did not return his affection. Apollo ensured that none of her prophecies would be believed. Apollo never married formally but had relationships with Daphne, Acacallis, and Calliope.
Apollo had a child with Calliope whom they named Orpheus. Apollo also had two other sons named Troilus, Aristaaeus and Asclepius. Apollo was known as a skilled musician and he played his golden lyre very well. Despite Apollo's ability to be cruel, he was known to be very kind to his sister and his mother. Apollo was a teacher of medicine and became known as 'the healer'. Apollo has also been referred to as the God of Truth, and as the God of Light. The animals most sacred to Apollo were the swan and the dolphin.
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As patron of music and poetry he was often connected with the Muses. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.
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