'Ludovisi-type' Apollo, with ancient head of the 'Apollo-Chigi' type

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This stunning sculpture portrays Apollo, the most revered and multifaceted deity in ancient Greek and Roman pantheons. Recognized as the national divinity of Greece, Apollo embodies various aspects such as music, truth, prophecy, healing, sunlight, poetry, and more. As the son of Zeus and Leto, Apollo shares a twin sister, Artemis, the chaste huntress. Pictured as the epitome of beauty and athletic perfection, Apollo is considered the quintessential Greek god. In Etruscan mythology, influenced by Greek culture, Apollo is known as Apulu, while in his role as Pythian Apollo, he serves as the patron deity of Delphi's oracular shrine. Medicine and healing are closely associated with Apollo, either directly through him or indirectly via his son Asclepius; however, Apollo was also feared for his ability to bring illness and deadly plagues upon mortals. Equipped with a golden bow and quiver full of arrows, Apollo is depicted as an unerring archer who taught the art of archery to humanity. His arrows can inflict sudden death or deadly plague, reflecting his dual nature as both healer and harvester of life. As leader of the Muses and director of their chorus, Apollo patronizes music and poetry, credited with inventing stringed instruments like the cithara and lyre, which are often depicted as his attributes.