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Zeus and Leto. Zeus was married to Hera at the time, so when Hera found out that Zeus slept with Leto and was giving birth to twins, she prevented any land mass from letting her give birth on their land. One island had just been formed so Hera didn't know about it, so Leto gave birth their to her two children, Artemis and Apollo.
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What was Apollo greek god parents name?
Usually the parents of Apollo are said to be the immortals Zeus and Leto. Sometimes he is the son of Dionysus and Isis, or others.
Who is asclepius parents?
Apollo (male) and Cornis (female)
Who were Apollos parents?
Apollo's father was Zeus and mother was Leto. Also, you missed the correct category.
How did Apollo the Greek God die?
Apollo is a Greek God, they are immortal. They do not die. Hence, Apollo has not died.
What did Hermes give to Apollo after stealing his cows hoping that Apollo would forgive him?
He gave Apollo a lyre.
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