Apollo (ancient Greek: Ἀπόλλων, Latin: Apollo) is the god of light in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (hence his nickname Phoebus - "radiant", "shining"), patron of the arts, leader and patron of the muses, predictor of the future, god of healing, patron of immigrants, personification of male beauty. One of the most revered ancient gods. In the period of Late Antiquity, he personified the Sun. Model for CNC.