Cyprus - Glorious Apollo

Song title: ‘Glorious Apollo’ by Samuel Webber

Sung by Class 5 children and teacher Taniia Strauss

The song is about the ancient Greek god Apollo who was the god of archery, music and dance, truth,

prophecy and healing, the Sun and light, poetry, and more.

Polyhymnia is the Muse of singing, mime, and sacred dance.

All these are essences living in the human soul, potentials that everyone can develop.

We build a temple with our hearts and hands to resonate with divine beauty and harmony…

Lyrics:

Glorious Apollo from the high beheld us, wandering to find a temple for his praise.

Sent Polyhymnia hither to shield us, while we ourselves such a structure might raise.

Thus then combining hands and hearts joining, sing we in harmony Apollo’s praise.