A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the Olympian Gods, Apollo is the most complex figure in all his aspects.
As central to Greek culture, he has been recognized as a god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, art, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, knowledge, poetry, and archery.
He was also the god of the Oracle and the patron saint of Delphi. Popular among the gods, Apollo was also loved by ordinary people of ancient Greece.
Though renowned in the art of music, it does not mean he had no rivals who considered themselves equal to him in this respect. He had a few people challenge him to compete in a musical contest.
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