APOLLO

God of Oracles, Healing, Archery, Music & Arts, The Sun & Light, Knowledge, Herds & Flocks and Protection of the Young

PRAYERS FOR LORD APOLLO

O Lord of Ravens, wolf-fanged hunter! Father of melodies and King of health and prophecy! Hear me sing of you, mighty Apollon! For my heart is wreathed in Thy blessed and beloved laurel! And my life better, for I know thee The God of Delphi, rich in streams! I sing of thee and warm gifts thine! And your propitious harmony! May we all remember thy divinity and sing the ever glorious Pean!

- piristephes

Apollo, He who the sun shines upon! My Lord and my Healer. I call to You, my shining God, on this day, to sing Your praises. Hail Apollo, Your shining splendor, it knows no bounds! Hail Apollo, my Lord and my happiness!

- wingsadorned

GUIDE OF WORSHIP

Apollo has an appreciation for the arts. Poetry, painting, drawing... making something with your own two hands in devotion to Him is a good idea! Not only does He have appreciation for art & literature, but He also has apprecation for music! Even if you can't play or compose music, He appreciates a song being sung to Him; or even simply played for Him on a device if you don't like to sing!

As the God of Knowledge, learning new things is also always a great way to show devotion to Him! Combined with other acts such as music, it can prove to be very meaningful to Him! ( source )

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Attributes: Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Silver Bow & Arrow, Tripod
  • Vegetation: Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress, Apple Trees, Palm Trees, Hyacinth
  • Animals: Swan, Raven, Tortoise, Serpent, Wolf, Dolphin, Mouse
  • Space & Time: The Sun & Sunday
  • Gemstones: Amber, Citrine, Peridot, Sunstone, Sapphire, Carnelian
  • Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange, Silver, Blue, White
  • Food & Drinks: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Water, Fruit, Honey, Almonds, Citruses, Cinnamon, Coffee, Herbal Tea, Honeycakes, Bay Leaves, Anise
  • Tarot: The Sun, The Chariot, Strength, Temperance

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    MYTHOS

    APOLLO & PYTHON

    While the young Apollo was establishing his oracle at Delphi, he encountered a monstrous serpent or dragon called Python. After a violent battle, Apollo won the upper hand and slew Python with his arrows. He then built his oracle over the corpse of his defeated enemy. Henceforth, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi was known as the โ€œPythiaโ€ to commemorate the godโ€™s victory.' - mythipedia