Etymological Aspects of Apollo’s Mythology

Catalin Anghelina

doi:10.5209/cfcg.78408

Etymological Aspects of Apollo’s Mythology

Catalin Anghelina The Ohio State University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/cfcg.78408

Keywords: Apollo, mythology, etymology, Callimachus, Hekate, Ortygia, Artemis

Abstract

The present study focuses on how etymology could play an important role in the mythology of Apollo. Obviously, when it comes to the issue of the meaning of names, one often enters the realm of speculation. However, in many instances of Apollo’s mythology, etymology seems to reflect important aspects of the myth. These aspects start with Apollo’s family and birth, and continue with his role in Greek mythology. The accord between etymology and mythology appears to be more than a simple coincidence.

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Anghelina C. (2022). Etymological Aspects of Apollo’s Mythology. Cuadernos de Filología Clásica. Estudios griegos e indoeuropeos, 32, 261-277. https://doi.org/10.5209/cfcg.78408

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