Apollo: The Greek Gods

Artemis and Apollo were the greatest Olympian deities of the Greek gods and goddesses. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and archery. Apollo on the other hand was the god of music, archery, and medicine. Their father gave everything Artemis had ever wanted to her. Apollo wanted the same for himself. Apollo had decided that he took everything his father gave to him gratefully, but now he wanted something Artemis had never asked for before. “Father?” Apollo asked as he stepped into his chambers. “Yes, son?” Zeus replied mightily. “I was wondering if I could ask for something from you.” Apollo spoke in a timid and low voice. “Speak louder my son, I cannot hear you from up here.” Zeus boomed. Apollo winced slightly, speaking
Apollo heard a beautiful melody coming somewhere from the crowd. His ear led him to a man playing the violin, with people watching and gathering around him. Apollo noticed a keyboard and immediately noticed that it had the similar characteristics of the piano, his favorite instrument. After the crowd had left and the musician prepared for the next song, Apollo went up the man and said, “Excuse me sir, would you mind if I played your small piano?” The man chuckled and said in a gruff voice, “Go ahead.” Apollo approached the instrument, gently sliding his fingers across the keys. He began playing a note, then another, and then another. And then all at once, Apollo had created a beautiful harmony between him and the piano. The man playing the violin was astonished and taken-aback because of how well Apollo played. After Apollo had played a few measures, the violinist joined in, creating a magnificent symphony. The violinist felt the music through his hands, as did Apollo. As the music grew more powerful, people gathered around, watching in awe and recording. Many people had put tips into the violinist’s empty