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Greek and Roman Mythology
Twelve OlympiansApollo
Phoebus Apollo
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the son of Zeus and Leto (Latona), the twins with
Artemis
the God of Light, the God of Truth
He is a beautiful figure in Greek poetry, the master
musician who delights Olympus as he plays on his
golden lyre; the lord too of the silver bow, the
Archer-god, far-shooting; the Healer, as well, who
first taught men the healing art.
Phoebus Apollo
Birth of Apollo and Artemis
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Leto, daughter of the Titans, Coeus and Phoebe
Hera sent Python to pursue Leto
escaped from Hera’s persecution by Poseidon’s help
(dolphins; a vast cover from the sun) and then delivered
in Delos
Coronis
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Coronis ("crow" or "raven")
daughter of Phlegyas, King of the Lapiths
fell in love with Ischys, son of Elatus
mother of Aesculapius (the God of Medicine)
Clytie
Cassandra
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One of the daughters of the Trojan King Priam
(princess of Troy)
A prophetess who is given the gift of prophesy by
Apollo but then nobody believes her
Apollo’s pursuit of Daphne
Apollo’s pursuit of Daphne
Apollo’s music contests
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Flute playing contest with the satyr Marsyas
flaying him alive and fixing his skin to a pine tree
Apollo’s music contests
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Putting donkey’s ears on Midas because he thinks
the music from Pan’s pipes is more beautiful
Hyacinthus