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Cinyras
In Greek mythology, King Cinyras of Cyprus was a son of Apollo and husband of Metharme. With her, he fathered Adonis and Myrrha.
Cinyras and his father, Apollo, held a musical contest to see who was a better musician with a lyre. Cinyras lost and killed himself.
On Cyprus, Cinyras was revered as the creator of art and musical instruments such as the flute.
According to Ovid, Cinyras was the king of Arabia and father of Myrrha. When he discovered that he had unwittingly impregnated his daughter, he attempted to kill her, but the gods turned Myrhha into a tree, from which sprang the child Adonis.
Alternative: Kinuras
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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