Apollonun

Apollonun is the Turkish genitive form of Apollon, the Greek god Apollo. In Turkish, Apollon is the traditional name for the deity associated with music, prophecy, healing, and, in later tradition, the sun. Apollonun, literally “of Apollo,” is used to indicate possession or relation in Turkish phrases and sentences, similar to how “of Apollo” would function in English.

Usage examples include Apollonun kehaneti (the prophecy of Apollo), Apollonun lirisi (the lyre of Apollo), or Apollonun tapınağı (the temple of Apollo). In Turkish translations of classical Greek texts and in Turkish poetry, the form appears whenever writers reference the god’s attributes, cults, or imagery. The form is inflected according to Turkish grammar and typically binds to a following noun to indicate possession or association.

Context: Apollo was central to various Greek myths and cults, with prominent centers at Delphi and Delos. In Turkish-language scholarship and literature, Apollonun is a standard way to refer to anything related to Apollo, without implying a separate Turkish deity. The usage reflects Turkish practice of rendering Greek names with possessive forms to express relation and attribution.