Why is Apollo the god of poetry?

Answer 1

Apollo was associated with music and art through his sisters, the Muses (who were also his lovers in the cases of :

Calliope Muse of epic poetry

Kleio the Muse of history

Terpsichore the Muse of choral song and dancing

Thaleia the Muse of comedy and bucolic poetry

Ourania the Muse of astronomy and astronomical writings

As well as Apollo's daughter Muses (by unknown mother/s) Kephiso, Apollonis and Borysthenis, or Nete, Mese, Hypate.

Answer 2

Apollo is associated with poetry because he was believed to inspire and guide poets with creativity and eloquence. In Greek mythology, Apollo was considered the patron god of the arts, including music, poetry, and prophecy. He was also known for his own poetic abilities and his role as the leader of the Muses, who were the goddesses of inspiration in the arts and sciences.

Answer 3

On the contrary; Apollo is the patron God of Music and Poetry. However, it is assumed in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series that Apollo was bad at poetry for comic relief.

Answer 4

This is mostly because the Muses favored his lyre playing and his daughters among the Muses (Nete, Mese, Hypate) are named from it's notes.