Mini Myth: A Prayer to Apollo, God of Music, Prophecy & … Plague

When better to do a special mini myth on plague? Plague in Greek mythology, plague in Greek theatre, the god of the plague, and even a real plague!

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CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.

Sources: Apollodorus' Library of Greek Mythology translated by Robin Hard, Hesiod's Theogony translated by M.L. West, Sophocles' Oedipus from memory (any translation should do!), and The Iliad (same deal).

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