One of 2 specialist books on the subject of antique musical instruments. Title motif: Kylix (drinking vessel/bowl, see my replica) and Apollo with a turtle lyre. As a counterpart, for example, Orpheus is depicted with such a lyre on a Greek vase (5th century BC). The lyre was originally called Chelys (= turtle) because of the turtle shell that was used as a sound box. According to the Greek legends of the gods, the lyre was invented by Hermes (Homer, around 8th century BC). The beautiful quote from Sappho (ca. 630 - 570 BC) "Now raise your voice, you my divine turtle" fits the transformation of the shell. She is considered the most important poet of antiquity and is repeatedly portrayed with this instrument by artists to this day. Recent findings confirm that the tortoiseshell lyre was used as an instrument to accompany the human voice. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Non-fiction books   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany | Detailpage | Similar pieces