Who is Apollo's most famous son?

Apollo and Asclepius
One of Greek god Apollo's best-known sons is Asclepius
Asclepius
(Roman mythology) The god of medicine and healing.
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, the god of medicine and healing. Asclepius was conceived during an affair between Apollo and Princess Coronis
Coronis
In Greek mythology, Coronis (/kɒˈrəʊnɪs/; Greek: Κορωνίς, translit. Korōnís) is a Thessalian princess and a lover of the god Apollo. She was the daughter of Phlegyas, king of the Lapiths, and Cleophema. By Apollo she became the mother of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine.
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. Apollo sent a white crow to keep watch over Coronis while she was carrying his child.

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Who were Apollo's most famous children?

As with the other major divinities, Apollo had many children; perhaps the most famous are Orpheus (who inherited his father's musical skills and became a virtuoso with the lyre or kithara), Asclepius (to whom he gave his knowledge of healing and medicine) and, according to the 5th-century BCE tragedian Euripides, the ...

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Who was Apollo's son?

Asclepius, Greek Asklepios, Latin Aesculapius, Greco-Roman god of medicine, son of Apollo (god of healing, truth, and prophecy) and the mortal princess Coronis.

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What were Apollo's sons known for?

Medicine and healing are associated with Apollo, whether through the god himself or mediated through his son Asclepius.

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Did the god Apollo have a son?

"Sons of Apollo: Delphus. Asclepius by Coronis, daughter of Phlegyas Eurypides by Cleobula. Ilius by Urea, daughter of Neptunus [Poseidon]. Agreus by Euboea, daughter of Macareus.

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Who did Apollo love the most?

Apollo's love for Daphne was so strong that the god of prophecy was unable to foretell his future but still, his emotions were uncontrollable. He approached the nymph whom he now saw more beautiful and virtuous than she actually was.

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Who did Apollo fall in love with?

The sharp, gold-tipped arrow pierced the heart of Apollo inflaming his love for Daphne, a beautiful nymph, daughter of the river god Peneus, while the blunt, lead-tipped arrow struck the nymph creating an intense aversion for love in the her heart.

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Who did Apollo get pregnant?

One day Apollo saw Coronis and became enamoured of her. He lay with her in her home, and consequently she became pregnant.

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Is Apollo Zeus favorite son?

Apollo was Zeus's favorite son, and next to Zeus, the most important Greek god.

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How many lovers did Apollo have?

Muses, the nine goddesses of arts, poetry, and song were all his lovers.

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What did Apollo's children fear?

Thanks to a curse, all the children of Apollo have a terrible fear of snakes.

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Is Zeus the son of Apollo?

Apollo: Zeus' Best-Known Son.

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Did Artemis and Apollo have a child?

In some versions, Apollo and Artemis spared a single son and daughter each, for they prayed to Leto for help; thus Niobe had as many children as Leto did, but no more.

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Who is Apollo twins with?

The Divine Twins Apollo & Artemis

Apollo and Artemis were often in opposition, and yet they sometimes came together in unison. Together they represent the impossibility of having one side of something without the other. Without the light, there would be no moon.

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Who are all of Apollo's children?

Pages in category "Children of Apollo"
  • Acraepheus.
  • Aeneus (of Aenus)
  • Agamedes.
  • Agreus (mythology)
  • Amphiaraus.
  • Amphissus.
  • Amphithemis.
  • Anius.

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Who is Zeus's fav child?

Zeus's Favourite Child Was Possibly Athena, Goddess of War

He also greatly admired her strength of character and fighting spirit. Some believe Athena was Zeus's first born child, which might, somewhat unfairly, suggest why he chose her as his favourite.

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Who is Zeus youngest child?

Hebe was the youngest daughter to Zeus and his wife Hera. Her name came from the Greek word for 'youth', and it was thought she had the power to temporarily restore youth in a chosen few.

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Who is Zeus first child?

In some versions of Greek mythology, Zeus ate his wife Metis because it was known that their second child would be more powerful than him. After Metis's demise, their first child Athena was born when Hephaestus cleaved Zeus's head open and the goddess of war emerged, fully grown and armed.

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Who is angry at Apollo's birth?

At just four days old, Apollo went on a hunt to avenge the Python who had tormented his pregnant mother. With his handy bow and arrow, he hit the Python and killed it instantly, while the nymphs of Delphi cheered him on. The Python's mother Gaea, meanwhile, was deeply angered.

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Did Apollo have lots of lovers?

Although Apollo had many love affairs, they were mostly unfortunate: Daphne, in her efforts to escape him, was changed into a laurel, his sacred shrub; Coronis (mother of Asclepius) was shot by Apollo's twin, Artemis, when Coronis proved unfaithful; and Cassandra (daughter of King Priam of Troy) rejected his advances ...

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Why did Zeus punish Apollo?

Apollo angered his father Zeus and ended up being sent to Earth and is in the body of a 16 year-old boy named Lester Papadopolous. Zeus punishes Apollo for the role that he played in the battle between the gods in Gaea. Apollo is of course upset about this and is wondering how soon he can get back to god status.

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Who broke a promise to Apollo?

According to Aeschylus, Cassandra promised Apollo favors, but, after receiving the gift, went back on her word and refused Apollo. Since the enraged Apollo could not revoke a divine power, he added a curse that nobody would believe Cassandra's prophecies.

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Who is Apollos wife?

Apollo's Women

Marpessa: daughter of Euenos. Their offspring was Kleopatra, wife of Meleager, although her father may have been Idas. Chione: daughter of Daedalion. Their son was Philammon, sometimes said to be the son of Philonis.

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Who is Apollo's best friend?

After that, Hermes and Apollo became the best of friends. Their friendship was so firm that Apollo said to Hermes that he was the most beloved of the gods to him. Later on, Hermes became an Olympian.

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