Apollo

In "Apollo's Confusion," renowned poet and mythologist Robert Graves delves into the enigmatic nature of the Greek god Apollo, as illustrated through a quote from the sixth-century BCE Homeric Hymn to Apollo. The narrative follows Apollo's quest to establish a temple and his unconventional choice of priests, sealing their fate by commandeering a merchant ship and proclaiming their new role. This intriguing exploration highlights Apollo's blend of capriciousness and authority, urging his chosen priests to uphold righteousness while abandoning their former lives at sea.