The name and story of the god of music in Greek mythology

Apollo.

Apollo (Greek: α π? λ λ ω ν, English: Apollo) is the god of light, prophecy, music and medicine in ancient Greek mythology, the god of eliminating disasters and solving problems, and the protector of human civilization, migration and navigation. Or the son of Zeus and Leto.

About the birth of Apollo, the most popular legend is that after Leto became pregnant, Hera, the jealous queen, could not tolerate other goddesses giving birth to a son for Zeus, so she ordered that the earth be forbidden to give her a place to give birth.

Leto, who was in pain, ran around, and finally he was stepped forward by Adelos, the "island of ignorance" turned by Astoria, and accepted her. Poseidon raised four diamond pillars on the seabed and fixed the floating island. Legend has it that when he was born, swans flew around him seven times.

Extended information:

Apollo's love story:

One day, Apollo saw little love god urrows (called Cupid by the Romans) playing with a bow and arrow. He rudely warned Cupid, "Hey! Bows and arrows are very dangerous things, so children should not play with them casually. "

It turns out that little love god Eros has two very special arrows: anyone who is hit by his sharp arrow made of gold will immediately ignite the enthusiasm for love; If someone is shot by another blunt arrow made of lead, he will hate love very much.

Cupid was not convinced by Apollo. When Apollo was not paying attention, he shot the arrow of love at Apollo with a whoosh, and Apollo immediately ignited the flame of love. Just then, Daphne, the daughter of the river god, came, and the naughty Cupid shot the blunt lead arrow at Daphne. This beautiful girl immediately became very disgusted with love.

Apollo, who was shot by the arrow of love, fell in love with Daphne deeply, so he immediately expressed his affection for Daphne. But Daphne said unhappily, "Go away! I hate love! Stay away from me! " He ran away like an antelope into the valley.

But Apollo was not discouraged by the pursuit of Daphne. He played beautiful music with a harp. No matter who hears Apollo's piano, he can't help coming to him to listen to his performance.

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