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The Writing of Orpheus: Greek Myth in Cultural Context
The Writing of Orpheus Greek Myth in Cultural Context
Author: Marcel Detienne
Son of a mortal king and an immortal Muse, Orpheus possessed a gift for music unmatched among humans; with his lyre he could turn the course of rivers, drown the fatal song of the Sirens, and charm the denizens of the underworld. The allure of his music speaks through the myths and stories of the Greeks and Romans, who tell of his mysterious com...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780801869549
ISBN-10: 0801869544
Publication Date: 11/25/2002
Pages: 216
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Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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