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Apollon

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proper noun / mythological name (mythology / history of religions / Greek culture)

Definition

The original Greek form for the name of the god Apollo, the supreme solar deity of Ancient Greece who patronized light, prophecy, arts, music, archery, and healing; twin brother of the goddess Artemis. The name is closely linked to the Hellenic ideal of male physical perfection, the sacred oracle at Delphi, and the birth of the structural aesthetic concept of formal rationalism and measure.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Apollon
  • Greek Apollo

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Proper masculine noun, invariant in plural, taking singular genitive determiners.
Formation Direct preservation of the Ancient Greek proper name 'Apollon', distinct from its Latinized variant 'Apollo'.
Spelling / Pronunciation [a.ˈpol.lon]
Source Encyclopedia of Classical Religions, Greek Mythology Compendiums, and Polytheistic Cult Studies

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Imnurile homerice dedicate lui Apollon descriu nașterea sa glorioasă pe insula sfântă Delos.

EN: The Homeric hymns dedicated to Apollon describe his glorious birth on the holy island of Delos.

RO: În tragediile greve, voința lui Apollon era transmisă oamenilor prin semne enigmatice interpretate de preoți.

EN: In Greek tragedies, the will of Apollon was transmitted to humans through enigmatic signs interpreted by priests.

RO: Arheologii au scos la iveală un altar de marmură ridicat în cinstea lui Apollon Vindecătorul în apropierea cetății.

EN: Archaeologists unearthed a marble altar erected in honor of Apollon the Healer near the ancient city.

RO: Studiul academic preferă utilizarea numelui Apollon atunci când analizează manifestările religioase strict pre-romane.

EN: The academic study prefers using the name Apollon when analyzing strictly pre-Roman religious manifestations.

Idioms & Phrases

Cultul lui Apollon / Cult of Apollon

RO: Ansamblul de ritualuri, sacrificii și pelerinaje organizate în Grecia Antică pentru a onora divinitatea luminii.

EN: The corpus of rituals, sacrifices, and pilgrimages organized in Ancient Greece to honor the deity of light.

Săgețile lui Apollon / Arrows of Apollon

RO: Simbol mitologic al razelor arzătoare ale soarelui, capabile să aducă fie moartea subită prin ciumă, fie purificarea de păcate.

EN: A mythological symbol of the scorching sun rays, capable of bringing either sudden death through plague or purification from sins.

Templul lui Apollon Pythios / Temple of Apollon Pythios

RO: Sanctuarul central din Delphi unde se afla faimosul adyton, locul de unde puzderia de pelerini primea răspunsurile oracolului.

EN: The central sanctuary in Delphi containing the famous adyton, the place from where the multitude of pilgrims received the oracle's answers.

Keywords

#Apollon #Apollo #Greek mythology #god #sun #arts #delphi #oracle #Greek culture #classicism
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