Apollo Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Apollo?
A
- god of music and arts, education, archery and prophecies
- twin brother of Artemis
2
Q
What was Apollo often associated with and why?
A
The sun as his sister was associated with the moon
3
Q
How was he represented?
A
With a bow and arrow, and lyre
4
Q
What was different to how Apollo was depicted compared to other Gods?
A
Apollo was depicted in eternal youth
5
Q
What is a lyre?
A
A small Greek harp consisting of a sound box with two curved arms connected by a crossbar from which strings are attached
