Apollo

*"Apollo. Zeus's son. Don't worry. I won't tell Hera. I was born out of wedlock, too. Just like your son."*
―**Apollo** revealing to **Electra** the future birth of her son, **Heron**.
**Apollo** is a recurring character who first appeared in the second episode of *Blood of Zeus*. Like Heron and Hermes, he is the son of Zeus born out of wedlock. He is also a member of the Pantheon who reside on Olympus.

## History

At some point Zeus had another one of his affairs, and Apollo with his sister Artemis were born out of wedlock.

When Hera notices Zeus during one of his affairs with a mortal woman, Apollo took action and appears before Zeus through a mirror to warn him that Hera is watching. While Zeus returns to Olympus, Apollo takes his father's place and introduces himself to Electra.

## Personality

Being Zeus's son that was born out of wedlock, he takes more of his father's side and covers for him when Zeus goes out and visits Electra. Knowing Hera's profound jealousy towards Zeus's mistresses, he warns Zeus when Hera was watching him during one of his visits.

After the civil war, he is seen along with Hermes and Hephaestus waiting for Heron to awake, and gives him his mother's ornament, seemingly making Heron contented.

## Physical Appearance

Apollo appears to have long blonde hair with bronze tanned skin and golden eyes like the sun. Like many of the male gods, he is tall and muscular. He usually wears his normal outfit otherwise in battle with his armor. His outfit includes a long white cape held together by the golden accessory he wears. When in battle, he utilizes his golden chariot and wears a golden helmet created by Hephaestus.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Immortality:** Like all of the Greek gods, Apollo seems ageless, or at least long-lived.
* **Superhuman Durability:** Apollo seems to have a degree of superhuman durability, as showcased during his fight with Ares in the arena, and later taking great beating from him.

* **Photokinesis:** Apollo seems to have some undisclosed level of photokinetic ability, given how he could emit an aura of golden light from him.
* **Pyrogenesis:** Apollo can physically create and hurl explosive balls of fire.
* **Prescience:** Apollo seems to possess some sort of sixth-sense, given how he knew Electra was pregnant before she even knew.

## Equipment

* **Apollo's Chariot:** Apollo's chariot is drawn by two horses with fiery manes and tails, and acts as a mode of quick transportation and can soar through the sky via flight.
* **Sword:** The sword seems to be Apollo's weapon of choice in combat.

## Trivia

* According to Greek mythology, the Oracle of Delphi was situated in the Temple of Apollo. He was known for bringing news/prophecy to mortals. That's why the show's creators choose him to come and tell Electra what awaits her.
* According to one of the official Twitter accounts of Netflix, Apollo’s domain includes music, archery, and "Jojo poses."
* It was revealed that Apollo is bisexual in *Escape or Die*, due to being seen in bed with both a man and a woman. This is a clear reference to Apollo's the mythological romantic relationships with many humans, both men and women.

## Gallery

* Concept Art
* Screencaps

## References

1. ↑  Blood of Zeus (@BloodofZeus) on Twitter "If you know your Greek mythology the Oracle of Delphi was situated in the Temple of Apollo. He was known for bringing news/prophecy to mortals. That's why we choose him to come and tell Electra what awaits her. #BloodofZeus #Watchparty" (screenshot)
2. ↑  NX (@NXOnNetflix) on Twitter "Apollo’s domain includes music, archery, and Jojo poses." (screenshot)