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Role Of Apollo In The Allegory Of Plato's Cave

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1. Greek God: Apollo (The Brilliant God) The Greek and Roman name of this god is same, Apollo. Apollo is often called Delian Apollo as he was born on Delos. He was the son of Leto and Zeus. Apollo is known as patron of music, arts, medicine, archery and bows. He was associated with the light and the sun. But, above all, he was represented as a beautiful young male in Greek mythology. 2. In the allegory of Plato’s cave, Plato describes the world where prisoners (us) are facing the wall and with their feet and neck bounded so that they cannot turn around. Behind the prisoner there are steps to the outside world and a giant fire at the top which reflects their shadows on the wall. There is also a walkway behind the prisoner from where the image
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