Post by Crius on Jun 5, 2008 0:42:47 GMT -5
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-|- General Information -|-
Full Name: Apollo
Nickname(s): ---
Birthday: Unknown
Age: Immortal
-|- The Rest of Your Kind-|-
Mother: Leto
Father: Zeus
Siblings: Artemis (twin)
Others:
Divine Offspring
☼ ARISTAIOS [son by Kyrene] (God of Beekeeping, Olive Oil Manufacture, and the Etesian Winds)
☼ ASKLEPIOS [son by Koronis] (God of Medicine)
☼ KHARIKLO [daughter; mother unknown] (Nymph)
☼ KORYBANTES SAMOTHRAKIAI [daughters by Rhetia or Thaleia] (Daimones of the Mysteries of Samothrake)
Mortal Offspring
A TON... way too many to list by themselves.
-|- Strike a Pose -|-
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Weight: 195
Height: 6'
Clothing Style: Normally he wears a light-weight, knee-length gold-colored himation with dark blue trim and sandals like any other Grecian, but in the instance of a formal occasion, he'll wear something a bit more elegant, such as a ankle or floor length himation (same colors) with sandals (these would have strings going up to the knee, where his more casual ones would have ankle high strings).
-|- What‘s your excuse? -|-
Personality: He would be considered the surfer boy type, not conforming to the usual formal speech patterns of the gods. He's very laid back and casual, taking most things in stride unless it concerns him. If it concerns a child, he gets extremely serious, even becoming protective and agressive. He likes good music and loves to party, especially when there's plenty of women around.
Likes:
+ The water
+ The sunlight (naturally)
+ Women
+ Parties
+ Good music
Dislikes:
- The dark (it makes him moody)
- Crappy music
- Child abusers
- Boring conversation
- Being insulted
Skills?
> Playing musical instruments
> Healing others (or making them sick if he's in a bad mood)
> Singing
> Archery
> Protecting children
Weaknesses:
> Women
> Children
-|- Share your story -|-
History:
His Story aka In General[/u]
Apollo is in many respects the paradigm of a Greek god. He represents order, harmony, and civilization in a way that most other Olympian deities cannot quite equal. One only has to compare him with Dionysos to understand how Apollo is depicted as a bright, rational counterpart to the chaotic and frenzied god of wine and women. Indeed, Apollo is most often associated with the cultivated arts of music and medicine, and his role as the leader of the Muses establishes him as a patron of intellectual pursuits.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that in art, images of Apollo represented the height of male attractiveness - indeed, for years, Archaic statues of youths were commonly referred to as "Apollo", later to be replaced the more accurate term "kouros" (young man). However, as with most Greek deities, Apollo has characteristics that are myriad and diverse, so we should proceed to an exploration of this important god.
His Birth[/u]
According to the Greek poet Hesiod (Theogony, 918-20), Apollo was the son of the Olympian Zeus and the Titan Leto, and the brother of the goddess Artemis. And the details of how Apollo and his sister were born make an intriguing story, so let us look at this legend more closely.
The myth of Apollo's birth includes another instance of the wrath of Hera. Again, the wife of the philandering Zeus discovered that her husband had impregnated yet another goddess, and this time it was the Titan Leto. In her anger, Hera would not allow Leto to bear her children (remember, she was pregnant with the twin gods Apollo and Artemis), and the land itself was afraid to provide a shelter for Leto because of the fear of Hera's notorious retribution. Finally, Leto found an island that was willing to allow her to give birth, and this island was named Delos (which means "brilliant", and, incidentally, inspired the epithet Delian) in honor of the divine site. Apollo was then cared for by Themis, who fed him nectar and ambrosia for a few days, after which time he was an adult capable of assuming the full responsibilities of a god. And this is the story of how Apollo was born in Greek mythology.
His Legends[/b]
Shortly after his birth on the island of Delos, the precocious god Apollo embarked on his first adventure. In a beautifully lyrical passage of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo, the handsome young divinity is depicted traveling the earth and then ascending to Olympus, where he charmed the gods and goddesses with his music. The goddesses - including the Muses, Charites (Graces), Horae (Seasons), Aphrodite, Hebe, and Artemis - were especially fond of Apollo, and they sang and danced to welcome his arrival. The god then retired from the company of his fellow Olympians to begin a quest to locate the appropriate site for an oracle.
After searching far and wide, Apollo finally found a place that pleased him. He informed Telphousa, the resident nature spirit, of his intentions to build a temple at her sacred spring, but the nymph discouraged him from this plan. Telphousa instead suggested that Apollo select Delphi as the site for his shrine, and the god therefore left the spring and continued his journey. Near Delphi, Apollo encountered and killed the enormous serpent Python (the god's priestess was named Pythia to commemorate this event). According to some sources, this in part is the mythological explanation for how the oracle of Apollo was established at Delphi.
In addition to defeating Python, Apollo also conquered, in various ways, several other notable mythological figures, including the satyr Marsyas, the giant Tityus, and the children of Niobe. Indeed, the god and his sister Artemis together punished both Tityus and Niobe as a form of revenge for the insults these characters had made to their mother Leto.
Apollo was, however, not just a fighter - like many of the other Olympian gods, he was a lover as well.
His Lovers
The Greek god Apollo is legendary in mythology for his love affairs. From his fruitful flings with Coronis and Calliope, to his notorious pursuit of Daphne, the objects of Apollo's desire are the stuff of myth and legend. However, the god of archery sometimes missed his mark, and fell in love (or was it lust?) with the wrong person. These tales of unrequited love read like a who's who of mythological mishaps - but they are also some of the most compelling stories in Greek mythology. The list that follows includes some of the loves of Apollo.
Cassandra | Apollo gave Cassandra the gift of prophecy, but when she refused to return his affections, the god's gift became a curse
Calliope | the lovely Muse Calliope is traditionally credited with bearing one of Apollo's famous offspring, the poet and singer Orpheus
Coronis | this mortal woman became the mother of Apollo's son Asklepios - but her relationship with the god had tragic consequences
Daphne | the nymph Daphne earned her place in Greek legend when she fled from the unwelcome advances of Apollo
Hyacinthus | a handsome youth who caught the eye of Apollo, Hyacinthus also became the unfortunate victim of a deadly accident...
Sibyl of Cumae | the legendary Sibyl of Cumae became the victim of Apollo's anger when she rejected the god's amorous attentions
-|- The Odds and Ends -|-
Rp Sample: See Crius'
Secret Word? Greeks
Member Title: God of the Sun
Anything Else?: Again, I'll make a seperate account if needed.
-|- General Information -|-
Full Name: Apollo
Nickname(s): ---
Birthday: Unknown
Age: Immortal
-|- The Rest of Your Kind-|-
Mother: Leto
Father: Zeus
Siblings: Artemis (twin)
Others:
Divine Offspring
☼ ARISTAIOS [son by Kyrene] (God of Beekeeping, Olive Oil Manufacture, and the Etesian Winds)
☼ ASKLEPIOS [son by Koronis] (God of Medicine)
☼ KHARIKLO [daughter; mother unknown] (Nymph)
☼ KORYBANTES SAMOTHRAKIAI [daughters by Rhetia or Thaleia] (Daimones of the Mysteries of Samothrake)
Mortal Offspring
A TON... way too many to list by themselves.
-|- Strike a Pose -|-
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Weight: 195
Height: 6'
Clothing Style: Normally he wears a light-weight, knee-length gold-colored himation with dark blue trim and sandals like any other Grecian, but in the instance of a formal occasion, he'll wear something a bit more elegant, such as a ankle or floor length himation (same colors) with sandals (these would have strings going up to the knee, where his more casual ones would have ankle high strings).
-|- What‘s your excuse? -|-
Personality: He would be considered the surfer boy type, not conforming to the usual formal speech patterns of the gods. He's very laid back and casual, taking most things in stride unless it concerns him. If it concerns a child, he gets extremely serious, even becoming protective and agressive. He likes good music and loves to party, especially when there's plenty of women around.
Likes:
+ The water
+ The sunlight (naturally)
+ Women
+ Parties
+ Good music
Dislikes:
- The dark (it makes him moody)
- Crappy music
- Child abusers
- Boring conversation
- Being insulted
Skills?
> Playing musical instruments
> Healing others (or making them sick if he's in a bad mood)
> Singing
> Archery
> Protecting children
Weaknesses:
> Women
> Children
-|- Share your story -|-
History:
His Story aka In General[/u]
Apollo is in many respects the paradigm of a Greek god. He represents order, harmony, and civilization in a way that most other Olympian deities cannot quite equal. One only has to compare him with Dionysos to understand how Apollo is depicted as a bright, rational counterpart to the chaotic and frenzied god of wine and women. Indeed, Apollo is most often associated with the cultivated arts of music and medicine, and his role as the leader of the Muses establishes him as a patron of intellectual pursuits.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that in art, images of Apollo represented the height of male attractiveness - indeed, for years, Archaic statues of youths were commonly referred to as "Apollo", later to be replaced the more accurate term "kouros" (young man). However, as with most Greek deities, Apollo has characteristics that are myriad and diverse, so we should proceed to an exploration of this important god.
His Birth[/u]
According to the Greek poet Hesiod (Theogony, 918-20), Apollo was the son of the Olympian Zeus and the Titan Leto, and the brother of the goddess Artemis. And the details of how Apollo and his sister were born make an intriguing story, so let us look at this legend more closely.
The myth of Apollo's birth includes another instance of the wrath of Hera. Again, the wife of the philandering Zeus discovered that her husband had impregnated yet another goddess, and this time it was the Titan Leto. In her anger, Hera would not allow Leto to bear her children (remember, she was pregnant with the twin gods Apollo and Artemis), and the land itself was afraid to provide a shelter for Leto because of the fear of Hera's notorious retribution. Finally, Leto found an island that was willing to allow her to give birth, and this island was named Delos (which means "brilliant", and, incidentally, inspired the epithet Delian) in honor of the divine site. Apollo was then cared for by Themis, who fed him nectar and ambrosia for a few days, after which time he was an adult capable of assuming the full responsibilities of a god. And this is the story of how Apollo was born in Greek mythology.
His Legends[/b]
Shortly after his birth on the island of Delos, the precocious god Apollo embarked on his first adventure. In a beautifully lyrical passage of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo, the handsome young divinity is depicted traveling the earth and then ascending to Olympus, where he charmed the gods and goddesses with his music. The goddesses - including the Muses, Charites (Graces), Horae (Seasons), Aphrodite, Hebe, and Artemis - were especially fond of Apollo, and they sang and danced to welcome his arrival. The god then retired from the company of his fellow Olympians to begin a quest to locate the appropriate site for an oracle.
After searching far and wide, Apollo finally found a place that pleased him. He informed Telphousa, the resident nature spirit, of his intentions to build a temple at her sacred spring, but the nymph discouraged him from this plan. Telphousa instead suggested that Apollo select Delphi as the site for his shrine, and the god therefore left the spring and continued his journey. Near Delphi, Apollo encountered and killed the enormous serpent Python (the god's priestess was named Pythia to commemorate this event). According to some sources, this in part is the mythological explanation for how the oracle of Apollo was established at Delphi.
In addition to defeating Python, Apollo also conquered, in various ways, several other notable mythological figures, including the satyr Marsyas, the giant Tityus, and the children of Niobe. Indeed, the god and his sister Artemis together punished both Tityus and Niobe as a form of revenge for the insults these characters had made to their mother Leto.
Apollo was, however, not just a fighter - like many of the other Olympian gods, he was a lover as well.
His Lovers
The Greek god Apollo is legendary in mythology for his love affairs. From his fruitful flings with Coronis and Calliope, to his notorious pursuit of Daphne, the objects of Apollo's desire are the stuff of myth and legend. However, the god of archery sometimes missed his mark, and fell in love (or was it lust?) with the wrong person. These tales of unrequited love read like a who's who of mythological mishaps - but they are also some of the most compelling stories in Greek mythology. The list that follows includes some of the loves of Apollo.
Cassandra | Apollo gave Cassandra the gift of prophecy, but when she refused to return his affections, the god's gift became a curse
Calliope | the lovely Muse Calliope is traditionally credited with bearing one of Apollo's famous offspring, the poet and singer Orpheus
Coronis | this mortal woman became the mother of Apollo's son Asklepios - but her relationship with the god had tragic consequences
Daphne | the nymph Daphne earned her place in Greek legend when she fled from the unwelcome advances of Apollo
Hyacinthus | a handsome youth who caught the eye of Apollo, Hyacinthus also became the unfortunate victim of a deadly accident...
Sibyl of Cumae | the legendary Sibyl of Cumae became the victim of Apollo's anger when she rejected the god's amorous attentions
-|- The Odds and Ends -|-
Rp Sample: See Crius'
Secret Word? Greeks
Member Title: God of the Sun
Anything Else?: Again, I'll make a seperate account if needed.
