Was apollo gay

Twin sister to Apollo, the goddess was by differing accounts a nearly asexual virgin or a lesbian with many nymph lovers, including Cyrene, Atalanta, and Anticleia as well as moon goddess.

Apollo, the god of sun and music, is considered the patron of same sex love, as he had many male lovers and was often invoked to bless homosexual unions. [3] He is also called "the champion of male love" by Andrew Callimach. [4].

The myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus, a well-known story from ancient Greek mythology, offers more than just a tragic tale of loss. At its core, this myth affirms the acceptance and importance of same-sex love, depicting a bond that crosses the usual lines separating gods and humans.

Not only is he important in this way, but Apollo is also quite crucial in queer history, as his romance with Thracian performer Thamyris is said to be the first recorded gay relationship between men in the entire records of history – at least in a mythological sense.