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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Apollo
"Apollo ist der Gott der Musik und der Poesie."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In Greek mythology, Apollo is the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy.
"Apollo is often depicted with a lyre, symbolizing his association with music." - 2
A NASA program that landed humans on the Moon.
"The Apollo 11 mission was the first to successfully land humans on the lunar surface."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Apollo' originates from Ancient Greek 'Ἀπόλλων' (Apollōn), which is believed to derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂épol, meaning 'to destroy' or 'to drive away'. Apollo was a multifaceted deity in Greek mythology associated with the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, reflecting the evolution of his significance in various cultural contexts over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Apollo" is said worldwide
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Apollon
Transliteration: Apollon
"Apollon est souvent représenté avec une lyre."
Apollo
Transliteration: Apollo
"Apollo ist der Gott der Musik und der Poesie."
Apollo
Transliteration: Apollo
"Apollo è spesso associato al sole e alla musica."
Apolo
Transliteration: Apolo
"Apolo es el dios de la música y la poesía."
Apolo
Transliteration: Apolo
"Apolo é frequentemente associado ao sol."
एपोलो
Transliteration: Epolo
"एपोलो संगीत और कविता का देवता है।"
阿波罗
Transliteration: Ābōluó
"阿波罗是音乐和诗歌的神。"
아폴로
Transliteration: Apollo
"아폴로는 음악과 시의 신입니다."
アポロ
Transliteration: Aporo
"アポロは音楽と詩の神です。"
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