Apollo, the radiant god of light, prophecy, and music, was known by numerous nicknames. He was often referred to as “Phoebus,” meaning “bright” or “shining,” reflecting his association with the sun. Other epithets included “Pythian,” referencing his triumph over the serpent Python at Delphi, and “Citharoedus,” the “singer with the lyre,” acknowledging his patronage of music and poetry.
