In addition to the Kylix (= on the left my replica of an ancient drinking bowl), another book with detailed reference to the turtle lyre. The authors show new approaches to myth research. One example is the legend of the mute turtle, which passed its shell on to the lyre. Other names for ancient lyres: the Chelys had a resonator made of a turtle shell and arms in the shape of goat horns. The Barbitos (between the 7th and 5th centuries BC) also sometimes had a turtle shell and long arms that reached towards each other at the top. This instrument is shown in depictions of Dionysian mythology, played by satyrs. Another related instrument is the kithara, which developed in the 8th/7th centuries BC (usually with a sound box made of wood). Apollo has been mentioned several times in connection with the lyre. It is also said that the Roman Emperor Nero (37 - 68 AD) valued music highly, sang in Greek and accompanied himself with various lyres. In the second half of his regime, however, he presented himself like a pop star in countless performances - especially in Greece - and was subsequently forced to commit suicide at the age of 31 (he is still mainly known for his cruelty and extravagance). [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Non-fiction books   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany | Similar pieces