Who is Apollo's twin sister?

The story behind the answer

Artemis is Apollo’s twin sister. Both are children of Zeus and the Titaness Leto, born on the island of Delos after Hera’s jealousy forced Leto to wander in search of a safe birthplace. Artemis, goddess of the hunt and wilderness (often associated with the moon), was said to be born first and then assist her mother in delivering Apollo, god of music, prophecy, and healing (often linked with the sun). This myth highlights their close pairing.

Memory tip: Think of the “A-twins”—Apollo and Artemis—and the Sun–Moon duo they often represent.