Apollo

**Apollo**



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** The Ancient Deity ** Who is Apollo? ~ god of PROPHECY ~ god of MUSIC ~ god of INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS ~ god HEALING ~ god of the SUN



Apollo's Family: ~ Father: Zeus ~ Mother: Leto ~ Twin Sister: Artemis ~ Son: Asclepius



Places of Honor: ~ Delphi - site of the Delphic oracle, also known as Pythia, who Apollo communicated with. She relayed Apollo's prophecies on the 7th day after the new moon, for nine months of the year. ~ Delos - Apollo's birthplace



Apollo's Attributes: ~ tripod - upon which Pythia sat in Delphi ~ omphalos ~ lyre ~ bow and arrows ~ laurel ~ hawk ~ raven or crow ~ swan ~ fawn ~ roe ~ snake ~ mouse ~ grasshopper ~ griffin



Apollo's Love Life: ~ Mated with men and women ~ Was a bad idea to resist his advances ~ Never married ~ Fathered mostly male children, including son Asclepius



Apollo's Escapades: ~ Showered the Greeks with arrows of plagues during the Trojan War because they refused to return the daughter of his priest. ~ Transmitted his power of healing to his son Asclepius, who used it to raise humans from the dead. Apollo was punished for this by having to spend a year on Earth as a herdsman for King Admetus ~ Slew a python sent by Hera after his mother ~ Competed musically with Pan ~ Insulted the god of love Eros, and as a result was fated to a unrequited love for Daphne
 * The Modern Deity **The modern day Apollo would be very into the energy of the sun! He would be a huge advocate of solar energy devices. He would strive for the use of solar energy in our homes, workplaces, shops, schools, and everywhere that it could possibly be used. Modern Day Apollo would also have his own line of sun tan lotions. He would be on commercials and bottle labels. He would promote using sun tan lotions to prevent skin cancer and serious burns. The Modern Day Apollo would also stand up against the use of tanning beds. He would publicize just how bad they really are for you, and how dumb it is to spend money on something that in the long run would hurt you. He would advocate for people to go outside and play. He would be a big proponent of kids' leagues and staying fit! He himself would be in very good shape and exorcise daily. The Modern Day Apollo would probably write a book on how to live and eat healthily as well. He would stress the importance of fruits and vegetables and would have great tasting, healthy recipes for parents and kids to try! The Modern Day Apollo would be a very active, fun, healthy, playful, environmentally concerned person who would advocate for everyone to be the same!



<span style="background-color: #ffd100; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 220%; text-align: center;">Activity - A Banquet! <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #ffd100; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: left;">This is something that would be educational and fun for the whole class! Parents could also get involved!!! Have each student choose and research an ancient diety. Give them class and library time to learn all they can about the god or goddess that they chose. Have students learn who their god or goddess is friends with and who they are not friends with. Have them get a feel for thier personality as well. Then, hold a royal banquet where the students take on the character of their god or goddess. Have students dress up and use props. Students could also bring in some sort of Greek dish to share with the class, which would tie in culture to the activity. During the banquet have the students stand and talk a little about their god or goddess. Invite parents to help with the banquet and/or participate if they feel so inclined!!!