He's known as the god of:
* The Sun: He's often depicted driving the sun chariot across the sky.
* Light: He's the bringer of light and warmth.
* Music and Poetry: He's considered the patron of music and poetry, and is often associated with the lyre.
* Healing: He's also a god of healing and prophecy.
* Truth and Prophecy: His oracle at Delphi was a very important source of prophecy.
So, while Apollo is the sun god in Greek mythology, he has many other roles and attributes too!