Apollo was the Greek god of the sun, music, and healing. He was the son of Leto and Latona, and his twin sister was Artemis. Apollo was associated with the MOON, and he was often depicted carrying a lyre or bow and arrow. He was born on the island of Delos, which was sacred to him and his mother. His father was Zeus, and his mother was the Titaness Leto. His Roman counterpart was Apollo, and his son was the god of music, Lem.