Apollo is one of the great gods of Greece, the radiant god of the sun and light, of music and poetry, of prophecy and healing, and of the archer's far-reaching aim. This statue shows him riding a swan, an image drawn from the myth of his yearly journey to the far north, to the blessed land of Hyperborea, carried on swan-back as the seasons turn. Crafted to resemble bronze and standing 10 1/2 inches tall, it makes a luminous focal point for inspiration, creativity, clarity, and the light of the healing mind. Key Features The Greek god of sun, music, and prophecy. Apollo riding a swan, the bird sacred to him, in a graceful composition. Bronze-look finish. Resin crafted to resemble bronze, roughly 10 1/2 inches tall and 6 1/2 inches wide. A devotional focal point. A modern devotional sculpture for inspiration and clarity, not an archaeological reproduction. Product Details Dimensions: about 10 1/2 inches tall, 6 1/2 inches wide Material: resin with a bronze-resembling finish Form: Apollo riding a swan Use: deity statue, altar focal point, inspiration and divination work SKU: SA849 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Apollo presides over the bright and ordered powers of the mind and spirit: the sun and light, music and poetry and the Muses, prophecy and the oracle, healing, and the clean aim of the archer. He is the god of Delphi, whose oracle spoke through the Pythia for a thousand years, and the leader of the Muses who inspire every art. The swan was sacred to him, and the myth of his swan-drawn journey to Hyperborea, the paradise beyond the north wind, gives this statue its image. On a modern altar, Apollo is honored for inspiration and the arts, for clarity and truth, for prophecy and divination, and for healing of body and spirit. Practitioners call on him when beginning creative work, when seeking clear sight or guidance, and when they want the steady light of reason and order. His presence suits a studio or desk as much as an altar. How To Use Place him on an altar, a studio, or a desk where his clear, bright presence can preside over your work. Welcome him by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking his name and your hopes; a first offering of laurel, sunlight, music, or honey is fitting. Call on him before creative work, study, or divination by lighting a candle and stating your aim clearly. Honor him with music, with the bay laurel that is his sacred plant, or simply by stepping into the sun. Keep offerings fresh and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Moon Diana Statue, 10.25 Inches Apollo's twin sister, the moon to his sun. Aphrodite Statue, 13.25 Inches a fellow Olympian for a Greek devotional shelf. Hera Statue, 9.5 Inches the queen of the Greek gods. Satyr Statue, 9.5 Inches the piping spirit of the wild and rustic music. Frankincense Incense Sticks a fitting offering incense for his altar. History & Occult Background Apollo is the son of Zeus and the goddess Leto and the twin brother of Artemis, born on the island of Delos. His oracle at Delphi was the most important in the Greek world, and he was patron of the Muses, of medicine through his son Asclepius, and of the bay laurel, won in the myth of Daphne. The swan and the journey to Hyperborea express his bright, far-traveling nature. Uniquely, the Romans kept his Greek name rather than renaming him. While Apollo is the god of light and is closely associated with the sun, the Greeks also honored a distinct sun-god, Helios, with whom Apollo was increasingly identified in later antiquity. Modern devotion comes through Hellenic reconstruction and eclectic Paganism. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Apollo? He is the Greek god of the sun and light, music and poetry, prophecy, and healing, son of Zeus and twin of Artemis. He presided over the oracle at Delphi and led the Muses. Why is he riding a swan? The swan was sacred to Apollo, and myth tells of his yearly journey to Hyperborea, the paradise beyond the north wind, carried by swans. The image expresses his bright, far-traveling, seasonal nature. Is Apollo the sun god? He is the god of light and was increasingly identified with the sun in later antiquity, though the Greeks also honored Helios as the personified sun. In most modern practice Apollo carries the solar associations. What offerings suit Apollo? Bay laurel, music, sunlight, honey, and incense are all fitting. Creative work itself, a poem or a song, is a devotion he welcomes. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the bronze-look finish. Avoid soaking the resin; a barely damp cloth is enough for occasional cleaning.
