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... > Classical Mythology and Ancient History > gods ~ classical mythology > the great gods of Heaven, and their train > (story of) Apollo (Phoebus) > specific aspects, allegorical aspects of Apollo; Apollo as patron > Apollo as sun-god, i.e. Sol (Helius), Titan > Apollo in the chariot of the sun, drawn by four horses, usually preceded by Aurora holding a torch; 'Carro del Sole' (Ripa)

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92B3711Apollo in the chariot of the sun, drawn by four horses, usually preceded by Aurora holding a torch; 'Carro del Sole' (Ripa)  

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  • allegory
  • ancient history
  • Apollo
  • Aurora
  • Carro del Sole
  • chariot of the sun
  • classical antiquity
  • firmament
  • gods
  • heaven
  • history
  • horse
  • mythology
  • patron
  • Ripa
  • Sol
  • Titans
  • torch

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