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Apollo
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Etymology and Origins
The etymology of the name $\text{Ἀπόλλων}$ (Apollōn) remains uncertain, although several theories have been proposed by ancient and modern scholars. One prominent, though historically contested, view suggests a root related to the Greek adjective $\text{ἀπλην}$ (aplen), meaning "not full" or "not enough," interpreted by some as reflecting Apollo’s role in perpetually satisfying or yet never completely satisfying the human yearning for absolute knowledge $\text{[1]}$. Another theory links the name to the pre-[Helleni…