Homeric Hymn to Apollo Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Apollo?
A
“One of the strongest Gods, second only to Zeus
God of Medicine, Healing, Prophecy, Sun, Archery, Music, Poetry”
2
Q
Where was Apollo born?
A
Delos. Leto (Apolli’s Mother) birthed him there.
3
Q
Where was Apollo worshipped (shrine to Apollo)?
A
Delphi
4
Q
What happened in the story of the Hymn to Apollo?
A
“Leto birthed Apollo at Delos.
Apollo was feared by all other Gods
Apollo searched all over Greece for a good location for his altar
He finally settled in Delphi, coaxing sailors to service the site
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