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Apollo was a master of the Lyre.

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Does Artemis play an instrument?

No. Artemis is not into music. She is the godess of the hunt. But her twin brother, Apollo, does. I believe there is a story about Apollo teaching Artemis how to play an instrument, but it could be fan made or something.


Apollo loved to play what instrument?

His favorite, and the one he's most famous for is the Lyre.


What instrument does Apollo play?

He has a lyre. He also has a piano, flute, and the harp. Hope that helps! :-)


What instrument did Apollo the Greek god play?

Apollo's most recognized instrument is the Lyre; a small harp-like stringed instrument, played similarly to a zither and commonly used during recitations of the Greeks. In Greek mythology, the Lyre is said to have invented the messenger God, Hermes. Hermes is said to have stolen some of Apollo's sacred. When Apollo found out about the theft, Hermes traded him the Lyre for the cattle. They lyre was associated with the Apollonian virtue of moderation.


What are the human and superhuman features of Apollo?

instrument became a common attribute of Apollo


What are Apollo's symbols and why?

One of the symbols are the lyre. Apollo was especially known as the god of music. He is often depicted carrying a lyre, the beloved Greek musical instrument with seven strings. The lyre was also that important because it was used to accompany poetry recitations. Hermes, who invented this musical instrument, gave the lyre to Apollo. Apollo became a master in playing the lyre and he also taught mortals how to play it. The others are the crow, the dolphin and the laurel tree.


What is Apollo's Symbol?

Apollo's symbol is the lyre, which is a musical instrument. It represents his association with music, poetry, and the arts.


Which musical instrument was associated with Apollo god?

The lyre, created and given to him by Hermes.


Why is Apollo's symbol a lyre?

In the Homeric Hymns, it was told that Hermes had stolen cattle from Apollo. Hermes had created the first lyre. After Zeus' intervention when he agreed with Apollo on the fact that Hermes had stolen the cattle, Hermes began to play his lyre. Apollo, being the god of music, instantly loved the instrument, and exchanged the cattle for the lyre. Therefore, one of Apollo's symbols were the lyre.Apollo was a musician and his instrument of choice was the lyre. He also participated in many musical contests.


What are Apollo's powers?

He has the ability to play any instrument and to see the future at his oracle in Delphi. He also has the ability to heal.


What did Hermes give to Apollo?

Hermes gave Apollo the lyre, a musical instrument made from a tortoise shell.


How did river Marsyas get its name?

It got its name from greek mythology when Apollo met marsyas and challenged him to a contest of who could play music better. They were equal so Apollo said whoever can play there instrument better upside down and sing would win . marsyas played the flute so he couldn't play and sing. Apollo won and nailed Marsyas to a tree and the blood that flowed out of him made the marsyas river.