History
Apollo was originally created by the division of the Greeks, known as the Dorains, when they invaded Greece around 1200 bc.The Dorain's spelling was Apellon, but the Greek modified it to Apollon. The Romans however dropped the letter n, giving Apollo the name that modern society today reconizes him as. He has many other names, however, including Pythios, Delphinin, Loxias, Phoebus, Lukeios (Wolfish), Iatros (Physician) and Daphnephoros (Bay-Bearer).
Apollo is well known for his musical ability and is often credited with the playing of the Lyre, an ancient Greek instrument. Many songs were addressed to him as on offering and a blessing from the musical God. The First Delphic Hymn happens to be the first piece of music known to have a composer known by name in the Western World. It was written by Athénaios Athenaíou, and dates back to 128 bc.
The ruins of Apollo's most famous temple, Temple of Delhpi, dates back to 4th c. b.c. It was built on a previous temple that had burned down and was renamed Temple of Alcmeonidae, after the family who funded its rebuilding. Worshippers often visited the temple to pay tribute to Apollo and pray to him for help in their music, divination, or archery.
Apollo is well known for his musical ability and is often credited with the playing of the Lyre, an ancient Greek instrument. Many songs were addressed to him as on offering and a blessing from the musical God. The First Delphic Hymn happens to be the first piece of music known to have a composer known by name in the Western World. It was written by Athénaios Athenaíou, and dates back to 128 bc.
The ruins of Apollo's most famous temple, Temple of Delhpi, dates back to 4th c. b.c. It was built on a previous temple that had burned down and was renamed Temple of Alcmeonidae, after the family who funded its rebuilding. Worshippers often visited the temple to pay tribute to Apollo and pray to him for help in their music, divination, or archery.