APOLLINARIAN GAMES, in Antiquity, Ludi Apollinares, were solemn Games held yearly by the Romans in honour of the God Apollo. See GAMES.
The Tradition goes, that at the first Celebration hereof, they were suddenly invaded by the Enemy; and obliged to take to their Arms: upon which occasion a Cloud of Darts and Arrows falling upon their Enemies, the Romans soon returned Victors to their Sports.
