The Most Powerful Greek God - Apollo

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In the tapestry of Greek mythology, Apollo stands as a luminous and multifaceted deity, embodying the harmonious blend of contradictions that characterizes the ancient Greek pantheon. Born of Zeus, the king of gods, and Leto, a Titaness, Apollo’s arrival into the world was marked by the dual forces of struggle and triumph, a motif that would recur throughout his mythos. His birth on the floating island of Delos, an abode chosen in response to Hera's jealous edict barring Leto from giving birth on terra firma, sets the stage for Apollo's narrative, one that intertwines the human and divine, illuminating the ancient Greeks' understanding of the world.

Apollo’s dominion extended over myriad aspects of both the natural and cultural spheres, a testament to the ancient Greeks' perception of the interconnectedness of all things. As the god of the sun, he was the harbinger of light, driving away the darkness and guiding the chariot of the sun across the sky. This celestial role metaphorically positioned him as a deity of enlightenment and knowledge, attributes further manifested in his patronage of the arts, especially music and poetry. In this sphere, his golden lyre, a gift from Hermes, symbolizes the harmonious blend of creativity and divinity.

Yet, Apollo’s realm was not confined to the ethereal alone. As a god of medicine and healing, he embodied the duality of cure and cause, for he could bring about plagues and suffering as swiftly as he could alleviate them. This dual nature underpins much of Greek mythology, reflecting the ancient understanding of the world as a place of balance, where deities could be both benevolent and wrathful.

One of the most compelling narratives that encapsulate Apollo's multifaceted nature is his interaction with Cassandra, the Trojan princess. Gifted with the power of prophecy by Apollo, Cassandra's story is one of tragedy and foresight, marked by the curse that none would believe her predictions. This tale serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between mortals and gods, where divine gifts could bear heavy burdens.

In the social and religious context of ancient Greece, Apollo's significance transcended the mythological. His oracle at Delphi held immense influence, serving as a hub for both spiritual and political consultation. Pilgrims and leaders sought the Pythia’s, or priestess’s, divinations, which were believed to be Apollo's words. This institution highlights the integral role of Apollo in the civic and spiritual life of the Greeks, intertwining divine will with mortal affairs.

Apollo's imagery and symbolism have endured through millennia, evolving yet retaining the core attributes that defined him in ancient times. In art and literature, he is often depicted as the epitome of youthful grace and beauty, an idealized form that artists and writers have aspired to emulate. This lasting legacy is a testament to the enduring impact of Greek mythology on Western culture, with Apollo shining as a beacon of the ancient world's intricate and rich narrative traditions.

In contemplating Apollo, one is drawn into the depths of ancient Greek thought, where gods were not mere supernatural beings but embodiments of the fundamental aspects of life and the universe. Apollo’s diverse roles and stories offer a window into the Greek psyche, revealing their attempts to understand and explain the complexities of existence. His enduring legacy, woven into the fabric of Western civilization, continues to inspire and provoke thought, a timeless symbol of the human quest for knowledge, beauty, and understanding.

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[thissunisours]

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[genovabelloslava]

Apollo gives me strength to continue my life. He's my patron. The best god ever.

[sweeticeprincess]

Apollo stays one of my favorite gods. I admire him.

[mavjun]

I've recently been digging into Greek mythology, and have always felt intrigued and drawn to learn more about Apollo's background. This is a great short video, and really like the voice narration for this. Thanks for sharing!

[Ken-gcus]

Respect for Apollo! He is the best God!

[Wmuthoni]

Please make more videos on the primordials because they are the progenitors of the Olympian gods.

[uniqueglow]

In view of the other comments to this video, I want to note that to be accurate, the greatest and most powerful Olympian god was the chief supreme god Zeus. This is evident from the works of the ancient poet Hesiod and many other ancient authors.

According to one of the hymns dedicated to Apollo, when he was born Apollo declared: "The lyre and the curved bow shall ever be dear to me, and I will declare to men the unfailing will of Zeus.”

When Apollo killed the cyclops who had made the thunderbolts of Zeus in a fit of anger, Zeus stripped him of his divinity and powers, and made him serve the mortal king of Thessaly as a shepherd for a year.

When Poseidon and Apollo attempted to rebel against Zeus, he punished them both by making them serve king Laomedon and build the walls around the city of Troy.

Zeus as the ruler and father of the gods and the supreme god subsumed all the attributes and powers of the other gods, including Apollo. Zeus was not only powerful in physical strength. For example the nine muses, goddesses of creativity who inspired many domains of art, science and literature, were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, and the sisters of Apollo.

[HikachiNakashima]

Such beautiful imagery here in this video.

[ZeusAmun-ptdc]

Yeah dawg!! That's my boy right there.

[vix]

I love apollo. He's my patron god, his sister is my matron. both are amazing to work with.

[chryc]

Is so powerfull christiant said meybe apollo was angel gabriel in antiquity

[sifilore]

Apollo was the god of 11 things. May repeat those mentioned, but here's them all. Light, the sun, healing/medicine, plagues, arts, music, prophecy, archery, truth, poetry and science. He was also bi as he had some male lovers, 1 in whom died cause of Boras the northwind god. Apollo was also the protector of the young.
If I lived in Percy Jackson's universe, I would want Apollo for my father, or Hecate as my mother.

[ianpgmusicfanfictionart]

I am going to be the guy Apollo is in no way shape or form the most powerful Greek god. But the most powerful Greek Gods would be his great grandparents the primordial gods Uranus and Gaia,

[latriciabailey]

Zeus aka Jehovah, , ,
Poseidon aka Enki,
Ra aka Marduck,
Circe aka Aunt Mommy.


Chipper Bailey

[BluePelerin-lvpf]

Master Apollo why so hot our teritory?

[AbderahimOtsmane]

You will burn insid you dont play whit This picture or trying to do the same ❤ are you oki god ? ❤

[Damian_to_król]

If gods know me i tell i dont eat death Animals 10 years and half i have 36 near 37 years i wait for a paradise where people dont kill and no eat death Animals, maybe i need money to why not, what i need more i think see more what ma world gift me and i need to gods questions i AM on the curse or not and please delete ma curse i wanna back to paradise where no kill exist

[Damian_to_król]

Gods of greek WHO is this people i know nothink about this becouse ma life no change to better cosmic balance i see only ours world died without eating death animals

[keithwing]

Gods and deities dont come from the underworld. Demons do... Apollo the sun god no different...

[starz]

I can't think of this as anything more than clickbait. Apollo even in the Hesiod has never been hailed as even the third or fourth strongest god talk more of the strongest. You have Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Nyx, Hera and mamy others(this is in no order btw). Zeus in all of greek mythology has been popularly named as the strongest and even that is arguable because there are gods like Nyx who he was weary of. Apollo can be said to be within the bottom six ranks of the Olympian gods. It's a good thing that you're talking about mythology but if the channel is going to be misleading without an ounce of research put into it, then it's unfortunately not going to go far when there are multiple channels that tell mythology truly as it is written in the hesiod and other records. This is just a terrible attempt.