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Mythology
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Which Greek & Roman god was known as the god of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, poetry, and more?
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Athena
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- Athena
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Aphrodite
Explanation & Context
Apollo is unique among the major deities for retaining the same name in both Greek and Roman mythology. He is traditionally depicted as a youthful, multifaceted god who carries a lyre for music and a silver bow to symbolize his power over both healing and plague.
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