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Marsyas was a satyr who
discovered the flute and became quite intruiged by it. He began to learn how to play it, and became rather good at it. He soon became arrogant of his newfound talent, and challenged the god Apollo (god of the arts, etc. including music) to a sort of musical contest, stating that the loser was at the mercy of the winner. Apollo, of course, won the contest, and thus devised a gruesome punishment. Marsyas was flayed alive. It was said that his blood and tears collected and formed a river which was named after him. |
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WHO IS MARSYAS?
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