As the patron of Delphi (Pythian <answer>Apollo</answer>), <answer>Apollo</answer> was an oracular god—the prophetic deity of the Delphic Oracle. Medicine and healing are associated with <answer>Apollo</answer>, whether through the god himself or mediated through his son Asclepius, yet <answer>Apollo</answer> was also seen as a god who could bring ill-health and deadly plague. Amongst the god's custodial charges, <answer>Apollo</answer> became associated with dominion over colonists, and as the patron defender of herds and flocks. As the leader of the Muses (<answer>Apollo</answer>n Musegetes) and director of their choir, <answer>Apollo</answer> functioned as the patron god of music and poetry. Hermes created the lyre for him, and the instrument became a common attribute of <answer>Apollo</answer>. Hymns sung to <answer>Apollo</answer> were called paeans.
Who was described at the prophetic deity of the Delphic Oracle?
Apollo