1. By Kyra Thomas AP English 12 March 3, 2011
APOLLO
By Kyra Thomas
AP English 12
March 3, 2011

2. Quick Facts about Apollo
God of sun/light
Favorite son of Zeus
Called many names: Helios, Apollon, The Archer, etc.
Mother was Leto the nymph
Twin brother of Artemis

3. More facts about Apollo…
Very handsome, beardless, and blonde
God of poetry and music
Played the lyre
Given a golden chariot by Zeus
Had many lovers

4. Myths Killed Python when he was four Could only speak the truth
First love, Daphne
Tricked Artemis into killing Orion
Killed his lover Coronis

5. Symbols of Apollo
Bow and arrow
Laurel
Snakes
Raven
Flute
Grasshoppers

6. Apollo and Oedipus Rex Apollo is mentioned frequently
All the characters reference Apollo
Oedipus believes Apollo has cursed him
Light and Dark

7. Quotes from Oedipus Rex
“Then once more…for the dead.” pg ln 134
“He was murdered…killed him.” pg ln 110
“I am not…but Apollo’s” pg ln 396
“Apollo…upon me.” pg ln 1284

8. Video

9. Credits http://www.men-myths-minds.com/Apollo-greek-god.html
Oedipus Rex