The son of Zeus and Leto. He was the god of music, poetry, art, farming and health. His arrows could cause or cure diseases. He was depicted driving a chariot pulled by horses. This chariot was symbolized by the sun, that crossed the sky and it was preceded by Eos, goddess of the dawn. Apoll always kept his lyre near him. The swan, the wolf, the olive, the palm and the laurel were dedicated to him.
