apollo
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In classical Greek and Roman mythology, the major Olympian deity associated with sunlight, music, poetry, prophecy, healing, and youthful masculine beauty.
"The ancient temple at Delphi was dedicated to Apollo, where priestesses delivered prophecies in his name."
A remarkably handsome young man whose physique and facial features resemble classical ideals of male beauty.
"With his sculpted physique and golden curls, the young swimmer looked like a modern Apollo."
A large, high-altitude swallowtail butterfly of the genus Parnassius (especially Parnassius apollo), native to the mountain ranges of Europe and Asia and distinguished by translucent white wings marked with black spots and bright red eyespots.
"During our hike through the alpine meadows, we spotted a rare apollo resting on a thistle blossom."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Apollo, from Ancient Greek Apollon, the name of the Olympian deity of light, music, poetry, and prophecy, whose pre-Greek linguistic origin remains uncertain.