Apollo

History

Apollo is known for adventures and escapades seen and passed on by man through the "Greek myths", But from time to time can still be found to have involvement on earth.

Two thousand years ago, at Mt. Gaurus home of the Temple of Apollo and Artemis and a "Nexus of all Possible Realities", Apollo made Sybylla their Oracle. When her mortal life ended, Apollo offered her a place in Olympus, she declined asking for her spirit to stay in the temple and watch over the Sibylline sisterhood. Centuries later, leader of the sisterhood Thaleia was driven insane and killed herself, which broke up the Sibylline sisterhood. Apollo sealed Thaleia's soul within her body and placed it into suspended animation, so that Thalia one day might redeem herself. Sibylla with the help of Dr. Strange, Clea, and Thaleia sealed the portal at Apollo's Temple averting the Black Oracle and keeping the Other worldly Roman Sorcerer Xennus from conquering Earth 616. Thaleia's spirit redeemed was sent to Apollo.

Modern Times:

When Hercules was trying to convince Zeus to wage war against Asgard, Apollo was among the gods opposed to the conflict.

Tended Venus after Returning from a visit to earth. Followed Venus back to earth and took the name "Paul Belvedere" to interact with mortals. Because the Sun would not set while on Earth went back to Olympus. Zeus sent Apollo and Daphne back to Earth under the aliases of "Renee Andre" and "Rona Belladonna" to break up Meg Saunders and her boyfriend so that Venus would be forced to return to Olympus, Venus kept them together and earned Zeus's approval.

When the Son of Satan threatened the earth with catastrophes, Venus called Apollo to end the flood, and later imprison the Son of Satan within a Disc of Flame and sent him hurling into space.

Apollo was witness to Hercules and Thor as they fought over the enchanted pig of Dionysus. Also Apollo was present when Zeus granted Power to Thor to help resurrect the Asgardian gods slain by the Celestials. Apollo has lost a drinking contest with the Hulk.

Apollo was sent by Zeus to aid Thor, other storm-gods, and light-gods from other pantheons to investigate the return of Demogorge the God-Eater. Apollo and other were eaten by Demogorge, but were saved by Thor.

Apollo attended to Hercules after being gravely injured by the Masters of Evil. The Avengers accused Zeus of the injuries and asked Apollo for his help against Zeus. Zeus learned quickly of his Apollo's betrayal and struck down Apollo and other Olympians who had joined the Avengers, along with some Avengers. Zeus and the Avengers saw their mistakes and Zeus had all the Gods sent to Olympus save Apollo who was held back to heal Captain America's broken Legs, and Dr. Druids head.

Apollo received help form Ares on Battle tactics when Olympus was invaded by the Japanese demons led by Mikaboshi. Apollo and Ares with the other Olympians were successful in defeating Mikaboshi. He along with his brothers, Hercules and Ares, (the three sons of Zeus) were instrumental in the dark god's defeat. He served as a foil for his brother's insesant rivalry, and was able to do his part. At the end of the battle his status had been in question.

Yet Apollo survived Olympus' destruction. Travelling to Earth, he continued on in his guise as Paule Belvedere. When Hera and Hades summoned the gods together, Apollo was the most vocal. When Hera attmpted to start the meeting, he questioned her on the abscence of his Uncle Poseidon and also of his brother Ares. When Hera attempted to talk him down, he ignored her continuing to mention the abscence of his sister Athena. Hera responded by using Zeus' thunderbolt on his son, attempting to put him in his place. Apollo subsided for the momment, partially out of shock from Hera's announcement of the planned deaths of Hercules and Athena (the children of Zeus most suited, and most likely, to take over in his stead)

Powers & Abilities:

Apollo possesses the typical Olympian god attributes of superhuman physical properties,(strength, speed, stamina, agility, hearing, eyesight, smell etc.) vitality and immortality. He is immune from any Earthly injury or disease. He has a much faster metabolism that allows him to heal, recover, and recuperate at superhuman levels from any other worldly injuries. He is also stronger than the average Olympian god (class 30) and can lift about 40 tons. The godly abilities unique to him are the ability to heal others, as the God of the Sun Apollo has the ability to radiate great heat and light, which is comparable to a small sun. As the god of prophecy he can foresee events in the future and in alternate futures and predict outcomes with some accuracy. These precognitions are delivered to the Oracle at Delphi. Also he has the ability to shape shift, travel between dimensions, magical abilities to send plagues, inflict curses, and bestow certain powers to others. He is a master harp and lyre player, has the Golden lyre. As well as Apollo is an archer and possesses in his arsenal mystical arrows, some of which have flaming auras and radiate solar heat and flame, he is master of the Silver Bow and the Golden Lyre.  Apollo also has a great Chariot led by two horses.