His symbols are the bow and arrow, the hunting dog, the moon and the Cerinean doe. The Ceryneian Hind is a darling female with golden horns and hooves. The Ceryneian Hind can outrun an arrow. Artemis also leads a group called the Hunters of Artemis. The hunters and Artemis deeply dislike men and wish to remain celibate. Apollo is Artemis' brother. He is the god of music, poetry, light, prophecy and medicine. His symbols are the lyre, the bow and arrow, the raven and the laurel. Apollo is not married to anyone. Apollo and Poseidon attempted, but failed, to overthrow Zeus. As punishment they were sent to earth to be mortal and this was when Poseidon built the walls of Troy. Apollo is the leader of the Muses, who are the goddesses of music. Hermes is the god of travel, roads, thieves, sports and shepherds. His symbols are the tortoise, the caduceus staff, the winged saddles, the winged cap and the rooster. He is a very athletic and fit god. He is also the messenger of the gods because he is the only god who can easily travel across the realms of Olympus and humans.
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