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Apollo was the Greek god of light, music, and truth. People said he made the sun rise each day and brought warmth and brightness to the world. He also played beautiful music on his lyre, a small instrument like a harp.

Apollo was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods. He had a twin sister, Artemis, who was the goddess of hunting. Artemis loved the moon and the forests. Apollo loved the sun and the bright sky. Both twins were great hunters, and Apollo often carried a silver bow to protect people from monsters.

The Ancient Greeks loved Apollo and thought he was one of the most handsome gods. He had many important jobs. He was the god of healing, the god of music, the god of truth, and the god of light.

Apollo also had many talents. He could play music, write poems, and even tell the future. People traveled from far away to his temple at Delphi to ask questions and hear answers from the Oracle (like a fortune teller), who spoke for Apollo.

His temple at Delphi was one of the most special places in the ancient world. Many people believed it was the center of the world. Parts of the temple still stand today as an important World Heritage Site.

Apollo was the god of
hunting
farming
light and music
light and music Who was Apollo's father?
Artemis
Poseidon
Zeus
Zeus What is a lyre?
a small harp
a flute
a poem
a small harp Who was Artemis?
Apollo's twin brother
Apollo's twin sister
Apollo's child
Apollo's twin sister Artemis was the goddess of
hunting
farming
light and music
hunting Apollo was not good at hunting.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
False Where was Apollo's temple built?
Athens
Delphi
Mount Olympus
Delphi The Ancient Greeks thought Apollo was handsome.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
True The Ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the center of the world.
True
False
The story doesn't say.
True What is the Oracle at Delphi?
where people went to ask advice of Apollo
where Apollo lived
where monsters lived
where people went to ask advice of Apollo

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