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Apollo is one of the Olympian deities in classical Greek and Roman religion and Greek and Roman mythology. Apollo has been recognized as a god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more. One of the most important and complex of the Greek gods, he is the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. He is considered to be the most beautiful god and is represented as the ideal of the kouros (ephebe, or a beardless, athletic youth). Apollo is known in Greek-influenced Etruscan mythology as Apulu.As the patron deity of Delphi (Apollo Pythios), Apollo is an oracular god—the prophetic deity of the Delphic Oracle and also the deity of ritual purification. His oracles were often consulted for guidance in various matters. He was in general seen as the god who affords help and wards off evil, and is referred to as Alexicacus, the "averter of evil". Medicine and healing are associated with Apollo, whether through the god himself or mediated through his son Asclepius. Apollo delivered people from epidemics, yet he is also a god who could bring ill health and deadly plague with his arrows. The invention of archery itself is credited to Apollo and his sister Artemis. Apollo is usually described as carrying a silver or golden bow and a quiver of silver or golden arrows. As the god of mousike, Apollo presides over all music, songs, dance and poetry. He is the inventor of string-music and the frequent companion of the Muses, functioning as their chorus leader in celebrations. The lyre is a common attribute of Apollo. Protection of the young is one of the best attested facets of his panhellenic cult persona. As a kourotrophos, Apollo is concerned with the health and education of children, and he presided over their passage into adulthood. Long hair, which was the prerogative of boys, was cut at the coming of age (ephebeia) and dedicated to Apollo. The god himself is depicted with long, uncut hair to symbolise his eternal youth. Apollo is an important pastoral deity, and was the patron of herdsmen and shepherds. Protection of herds, flocks and crops from diseases, pests and predators were his primary rustic duties. On the other hand, Apollo also encouraged the founding of new towns and the establishment of civil constitutions, is associated with dominion over colonists, and was the giver of laws. His oracles were often consulted before setting laws in a city. Apollo Agyieus was the protector of the streets, public places and home entrances. In Hellenistic times, especially during the 5th century BCE, as Apollo Helios he became identified among Greeks with Helios, the personification of the Sun. In Latin texts, however, there was no conflation of Apollo with Sol among the classical Latin poets until 1st century CE. Apollo and Helios/Sol remained separate beings in literary and mythological texts until the 5th century CE. Etymology Apollo (Attic, Ionic, and Homeric Greek: Ἀπόλλων, Apollōn (GEN Ἀπόλλωνος); Doric: Ἀπέλλων, Apellōn; Arcadocypriot: Ἀπείλων, Apeilōn; Aeolic: Ἄπλουν, Aploun; Latin: Apollō) The name Apollo—unlike the related older name Paean—is generally not found in the Linear B (Mycenean Greek) texts, although there is a possible attestation in the lacunose form ]pe-rjo-[ (Linear B: ]𐀟𐁊-[) on the KN E 842 tablet, though it has also been suggested that the name might actually read "Hyperion" ([u]-pe-rjo-[ne]).The etymology of the name is uncertain. The spelling Ἀπόλλων (pronounced [a.pól.lɔːn] in Classical Attic) had almost superseded all other forms by the beginning of the common era, but the Doric form, Apellon (Ἀπέλλων), is more archaic, as it is derived from an earlier *Ἀπέλjων. It probably is a cognate to the Doric month Apellaios (Ἀπελλαῖος), and the offerings apellaia (ἀπελλαῖα) at the initiation of the young men during the family-festival apellai (ἀπέλλαι). According to some scholars, the words are derived from the Doric word apella (ἀπέλλα), which originally meant "wall," "fence for animals" and later "assembly within the limits of the square." Apella (Ἀπέλλα) is the name of the popular assembly in Sparta, corresponding to the ecclesia (ἐκκλησία). R. S. P. Beekes rejected the connection of the theonym with the noun apellai and suggested a Pre-Greek proto-form *Apalyun.Several instances of popular etymology are attested by ancient authors. Thus, the Greeks most often associated Apollo's name with the Greek verb ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi), "to destroy". Plato in Cratylus connects the name with ἀπόλυσις (apolysis), "redemption", with ἀπόλουσις (apolousis), "purification", and with ἁπλοῦν ([h]aploun), "simple", in particular in reference to the Thessalian form of the name, Ἄπλουν, and finally with Ἀειβάλλων (aeiballon), "ever-shooting". Hesychius connects the name Apollo with the Doric ἀπέλλα (apella), which means "assembly", so that Apollo would be the god of political life, and he also gives the explanation σηκός (sekos), "fold", in which case Apollo would be the god of flocks and herds. In the ancient Macedonian language πέλλα (pella) means "stone," and some toponyms may be derived from this word: Πέλλα (Pella, the capital of ancient Macedonia) and Πελλήνη (Pellēnē/Pellene).The Hittite form Apaliunas (dx-ap-pa-li-u-na-aš) is attested in the Manapa-Tarhunta letter. The Hittite testimony reflects an early form *Apeljōn, which may also be surmised from the comparison of Cypriot Ἀπείλων with Doric Ἀπέλλων. The name of the Lydian god Qλdãns /kʷʎðãns/ may reflect an earlier /kʷalyán-/ before palatalization, syncope, and the pre-Lydian sound change *y > d. Note the labiovelar in place of the labial /p/ found in pre-Doric Ἀπέλjων and Hittite Apaliunas. A Luwian etymology suggested for Apaliunas makes Apollo "The One of Entrapment", perhaps in the sense of "Hunter". Greco-Roman epithets Apollo's chief epithet was Phoebus ( FEE-bəs; Φοῖβος, Phoibos Greek pronunciation: [pʰó͜i.bos]), literally "bright". It was very commonly used by both the Greeks and Romans for Apollo's role as the god of light. Like other Greek deities, he had a number of others applied to him, reflecting the variety of roles, duties, and aspects ascribed to the god. However, while Apollo has a great number of appellations in Greek myth, only a few occur in Latin literature. Sun Aegletes ( ə-GLEE-teez; Αἰγλήτης, Aiglētēs), from αἴγλη, "light of the Sun" Helius ( HEE-lee-əs; Ἥλιος, Helios), literally "Sun" Lyceus ( ly-SEE-əs; Λύκειος, Lykeios, from Proto-Greek *λύκη), "light". The meaning of the epithet "Lyceus" later became associated with Apollo's mother Leto, who was the patron goddess of Lycia (Λυκία) and who was identified with the wolf (λύκος). Phanaeus ( fə-NEE-əs; Φαναῖος, Phanaios), literally "giving or bringing light" Phoebus ( FEE-bəs; Φοῖβος, Phoibos), literally "bright", his most commonly used epithet by both the Greeks and Romans Sol (Roman) (), "Sun" in LatinWolf Lycegenes ( ly-SEJ-ən-eez; Λυκηγενής,.... Discover the Apollo popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Apollo books.
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Failure Is Not an Option
Gene KranzThis New York Times bestselling memoir of a veteran NASA flight director tells riveting stories from the early days of the Mercury program through Apollo 11 (the moon landing) and ...
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Greek and Roman Mythology
MobileReferenceHistory, Art, Reference. Heracles, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Venus, Cyclops, Titans. Learn more about Greek and Roman Mythology with this comprehensive and fully illustrate...
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Rocket Men
Robert KursonNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The riveting inside story of three heroic astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon, from the bestselling...
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Shoot for the Moon
James DonovanLearn why NASA astronaut Mike Collins calls this extraordinary space race story "the best book on Apollo": this inspiring and intimate ode to ingenuity celebrates one of the most d...
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Apollo
Zack ScottIllustrations, infographics, and littleknown facts about NASA’s Apollo program and the 1969 moon landing.July 20, 1969, marked one of the greatest achievements of mankindthe moon l...
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Apollo Pilot
Donn EiseleIn October 1968 Donn Eisele flew with fellow astronauts Walt Cunningham and Wally Schirra into Earth orbit in Apollo 7. The first manned mission in the Apollo program and the ...
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Endurance
Scott KellyNATIONAL BEST SELLERA stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modernday hero who spent a recordbreaking year aboard the International Space Stationa message of hope for th...
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The Punishment of Phoebus Apollo
Brenna LyonsFrom the ancient Greek myths... When Apollo forgets the tender art of mercy, his father arranges a lesson he'll never forget. Adapted by Brenna Lyons to expand on the original tale...
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Apollo
Crystal DawnApollo is having nothing but difficulties securing his mate. They go on a raid where they have a long march to a secluded facility and she gets ill. He is afraid she won't recover....
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How Apollo Flew to the Moon
W. David WoodsBetween 1968 and 1972, twenty four daring men journeyed from Earth to the Moon. This fascinating book traces the engineering history of the project, detailing each step – a unique ...
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Apollo
Richard W. Orloff & David M. HarlandOn 25 May 1961, John F Kennedy announced the goal of landing an American man on the Moon by the end of the decade. This challenge forced NASA to review the planned lunar landing of...
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Scorpia Rising
Anthony HorowitzAlex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a timefrom #1 New York Times bestselling auth...
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The Last Man on the Moon
Eugene Cernan & Donald A. DavisThe basis of the 2014 awardwinning featurelength documentary! A revealing and dramatic look at the inside of the American Space Program from one of its pioneers.Eugene Cernan was a...
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Children of Apollo
Adam Alexander HaviarasAt the peak of Rome's might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages. Lucius Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is in...
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Mapping America
Dr. Jean-Pierre Isbouts & Dr. Neal AsburyThe story of the exploration and birth of America is told afresh through the unique prism of handcolored maps and engravings of the period.Before photography and television, it was...
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Thirteen
Henry S. F. CooperAn “exciting” minutebyminute account of the Apollo 13 flight based on mission control transcripts from Houston (The New York Times). On the evening of April 13, 1970, the three ast...
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The Apollo Murders
Chris HadfieldFrom New York Times bestselling author and astronaut Chris Hadfield comes this exceptional thriller and "exciting journey" into the dark heart of the Cold War and the space race (A...
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How Apollo Flew to the Moon
W. David WoodsThis new and expanded edition of the bestselling How Apollo Flew to the Moon tells the exciting story of how the Apollo missions were conducted and follows a virtual flight to the ...
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Snakehead
Anthony HorowitzWhat goes up must come down, and when we last saw Alex Rider, he was as up as can bein outer space. When he crash lands off the coast of Australia, the Australian Secret Service re...
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Carrying the Fire
Michael CollinsReissued with a new preface by the author on the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 journey to the moonThe years that have passed since Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael ...
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The Navigator
PM JohnsonEARTH HAS CHANGED. The old world order collapsed following the meteor impacts of 2031 when fire rained down from the skies, instantly vaporizing millions. Billions more died during...
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First Man
James R. HansenNow a major motion picture, this is the firstand onlydefinitive authorized account of Neil Armstrong, the man whose “one small step” changed history.When Apollo 11 touched down on ...
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A Veil of Gods and Kings
Nicole BaileyA god fighting his fate. A prince burdened with secrets. And a romance that could end in flames.Apollo is a deity… almost.Half mortal and refusing to take his position as god of th...
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DARK APOLLO
Sara CravenSEDUCED!Nic Xandreou thought Katie was a gold digger out to trap his brother into marriage. Camilla knew her sister better and was determined to champion her cause even if it meant...
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The Sorcerer of the North
John FlanaganThe international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!Several years have passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, first met, and ...
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Artemis
Andy WeirThe bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new nearfuture thrillera heist story set on the moon.Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wante...
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Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo
Rick RiordanThe trouble starts when Apollo introduces Percy and his friend Grover the satyr to the Chryseae Celedones. Three golden womenliving statuesappear in front of them, and sing one bli...
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Trapped by Apollo
Odette C. BellThe first casualty in every war is the truth. Which is terrible if you happen to be Truth herself.In the golden age of the gods, Veritas was one of the most celebrated deities. The...
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The Mask of Apollo
Mary RenaultThis novel of ancient Greece, featuring Plato and a young actor, by the bestselling author of the Novels of Alexander the Great, is “a shining light” (Hilary Mantel, Man Booker Awa...
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Moon Shot
Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton & Jay BarbreeNew York Times bestseller for fans of First Man: A “breathtaking” insider history of NASA’s space programfrom astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (Entertainment Weekly). ...
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Neil Armstrong
Jay BarbreeMuch has been written about Neil Armstrong, America's modern hero and history's most famous space traveler. Yet shy of fame and never one to steal the spotlight Armstrong was alway...
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A Curious Mind
Brian Grazer & Charles Fishman#1 New York Times bestselling author and Oscar–winning producer Brian Grazer has written a brilliantly entertaining and eyeopening exploration of curiosity and the lifechanging eff...
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1969
Rob KirkpatrickWoodstock, the moon landing, Charles Manson, Richard Nixon, the Vietnam War, and more. A mustread for baby boomers and the generations that came after!Here is a rich, comprehensive...
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Apollo 13
James Lovell & Jeffrey KlugerNATIONAL BESTSELLER. Astronaut Jim Lovell and coauthor Jeffrey Kluger’s harrowing account of the Apollo 13 disaster. Serving as the basis for Ron Howard’s blockbuster Apollo 13, th...
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American Moonshot
Douglas BrinkleyInstant New York Times BestsellerAs the fiftieth anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award winning historian and perennial New York Times bestselling author take...
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Bringing Columbia Home
Michael D. Leinbach, Jonathan H. Ward, Robert Crippen & Eileen M. CollinsVoted the Best Space Book of 2018 by the Space HipstersThe dramatic inside story of the epic search and recovery operation after the Columbia space shuttle disaster. On February 1,...