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Apollo was called by many names. By which of the following names was Apollo NOT referred? |
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Apollo was usually depicted holding a lyre. Along with his lyre, he sometimes had with him a plectrum. What is a "plectrum?" |
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Who gave Apollo his lyre? |
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Apollo's fateful pursuit of Daphne led her to transform herself in order to escape being caught by Apollo. Into what did she transform to escape Apollo's advances? |
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True or False: Apollo, like his father, Zeus, fell in love with both females and males. |
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Apollo became impassioned by a young boy named Cyparissus. Apollo gave him a deer as gift, but Cyparissus accidentally killed it. In his mourning, he asked Apollo to let his tears fall forever. Apollo obliged. Into what did Apollo transform the boy? |
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Apollo was said to have killed the great serpent, Python. Who was considered the mother of Python? |
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| 8.
The Roman equivalent to Apollo was named _____________________. |
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The name "Apollo" has been said to mean "destroyer" or "one who destroys". What other meaning is associated with the name? |
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Which of the following animals was NOT considered sacred to Apollo? |
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In one famous story, Apollo seduced Hecuba and bore him a son named Troilius. Troilius was eventually killed. Who killed him? |
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As mentioned earlier, Apollo was referred to by many names. What was the most common alternate name to which he was referred? |
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On which island did Leto give birth to the twins Apollo and Artemis? |
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Apollo was important to the people in many ways as is evident by his manifold attributes and domains. Which of the following was Apollo said to have performed? |
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Who angered Apollo with his boasting, forcing Apollo to challenge him to a music contest? |
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