Apollo is the Greek god of the sun, light, music, poetry, healing, and prophecy. He is the son of Zeus and Leto, and the twin brother of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and moon. As a prominent figure in Greek mythology, Apollo symbolizes wisdom, rational thinking, and the perfection of arts and literature. Often depicted as a young and handsome man, Apollo is associated with the lyre, a musical instrument, and is known to bestow divine inspiration to artists and poets.