Lyre

A Lyre is a stringed musical instrument well known for its use in Classical Antiquity. The recitations of the Ancient Greeks were accompanied by it.

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According to ancient Greek mythology, the young god Hermes created the lyre from the body of a large tortoise shell (khelus) which he covered with animal hide and antelope horns. Lyres were associated with Apollonian virtues of moderation and equilibrium contrasting the Dionysian pipes which represented ecstasy and celebration.

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Stringed musical instrument: redirect String instrument...

Classical Antiquity: :This article describes the ancient classical period. For the classical period in music (second half of the 18th century), see Classical music era....

Ancient Greeks: REDIRECT Ancient Greece...

Lyre related Images and Photos (experimental)

Lyra the Lyre

King David Playing the Lyre Engraved by a Faldanus

Homer Singing with His Lyre Early 19th Century