Ancient Greeks and Romans.
Apollo is the greek god of the sun. He drove a sun chariot above the earths atmosphere that the greeks associate with the sun, so it would be appropiate to name it Apollo as the spaceship went outside the atmosphere to the moon, as the greeks believed apollo did with the sun
Apollo is not associated with any deity in Norse myth. Vikings never encountered the Greeks.
The Greeks worshipped Apollo through various festivals, rituals, and sacrifices. They built temples dedicated to him, such as the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. They also held competitions, like the Pythian Games, in his honor. People sought his guidance and healing through oracles, particularly at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi.
The Greeks prayed to Apollo for healing, protection during war, guidance in music and the arts, and to seek clarity and wisdom through his association with light and truth. Apollo was also believed to have the power to avert disasters like plagues and natural calamities.
Greeks
Apollo.
Ancient Greeks.
He brought out the sun every day. He pulled it out. That is what the Greeks believe in.
The Greeks associated the lyre with Apollo. Hermes actually created it, but after he stole Apollo's cattle and was arguing with him, Hermes started to play the lyre. Apollo was so entranced that he traded the cattle for the lyre.
Apollo is called by both the Greeks and Romans by the same name.
Ancient Greeks and Romans.
his mouth!
Apollo didn't spread a single plague over the Greeks. Instead, he shot infected arrows at the soldiers during to Trojan War.
Apollo is the greek god of the sun. He drove a sun chariot above the earths atmosphere that the greeks associate with the sun, so it would be appropiate to name it Apollo as the spaceship went outside the atmosphere to the moon, as the greeks believed apollo did with the sun
The Greeks visited Delphi so they could get advise from the god Apollo.
Ancient Greeks and Romans.