Απόλλων
Apóllon/aˈpolon/masculine
The English phrase "apollo" translates to the Greek noun Απόλλων (Apóllon). Wiktionary also lists Απόλλωνας (Apóllonas).
Meaning: the son of Zeus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Απόλλων | Apóllon | /aˈpolon/ | masculine |
| Απόλλωνας | Apóllonas | masculine |
This noun refers to the son of Zeus.
How does it change in a sentence?
The available forms are masculine nouns. Απόλλων and Απόλλωνας are both masculine forms.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Apóllon.
Did you know?
- The name Απόλλων is believed by some ancient sources to be derived from the Greek verb απολλύμιο, which means 'to destroy'.
- In Ancient Greece, the god was often called Λοξίας 'Loxias', meaning 'the oblique one', because his prophecies were famously indirect and ambiguous.
- The Greek concept of 'Apollonian' is often contrasted with 'Dionysian', creating a cultural binary between the restraint of Απόλλων and the chaos of Dionysus.
Examples in context
- Ο Απόλλων είναι θεός του φωτός.O Apóllon íne theós tou fotós.Apollo is the god of light.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing Greek mythology in class.
- Μαρία MariaΠοιος είναι ο Απόλλων;Poios einai o Apollon?Who is Apollo?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι ο γιος του Δία.Einai o gios tou Dia.He is the son of Zeus.
- Μαρία MariaΤι συμβολίζει ο Απόλλων;Ti symbolizei o Apollon?What does Apollo symbolize?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣυμβολίζει τις τέχνες και τη γνώση.Symbolizei tis technes kai ti gnosi.He symbolizes the arts and knowledge.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apollo” translations and entries Απόλλων, Απόλλωνας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
