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Syrinx
In classical Greek mythology, Syrinx (Greek language, Greek Σύριγξ) was an Arcadian nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Being pursued by Pan, she fled into the river Ladon (river), Ladon, and at her own request was metamorphosed into a reed from which Pan then made his panpipes. Mythology Story Syrinx was a beautiful wood nymph who had many times attracted the attention of satyrs, and fled their advances in turn. She worshipped Artemis, the goddess of wilderness, and, like her, had vowed to remain a virgin for all of time. Pursued by the amorous god Pan (god), Pan, she ran to a river's edge and asked for assistance from the Potamides (mythology), river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water Phragmites, reeds that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of panpipes, which were thenceforth known as '. The word ''syringe'' was derived from this word. Autho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houghton 54C-508 - Girodet-Trioson, Pan Poursuivant Syrinx (cropped)
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