The birth and rise of Apollo, from Delos to Delphi. The longest of the Hymns to Apollo, combining two originally separate poems — one about his birth on the floating island, one about his slaying of the great serpent and founding of his oracle.
Start ReadingA section of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo, celebrating either the god's birth on Delos or the foundation of his oracle at Delphi.
A section of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo, celebrating either the god's birth on Delos or the foundation of his oracle at Delphi.