1. The Role of Apollo in Greek Life and Literature
Ultimately, Apollo is known as the Far-Darter, the God of Prophecy, the God of Plague, and the God of Healing. ... In the classical period, Apollo was considered the Sun God, while his twin sister, Artemis, was considered the God of the Moon and Darkness. Because of his arrows, Apollo is often mistaken as the God of Hunters. This is false, as Athena, as well as his sister Artemis, are considered the Hunting Gods, and Apollo's arrows contain shafts of disease. ... Apollo the singer eventually became the god of the Greek aristoi, meaning the self-projection of the Greek image. ...
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