Lyre Vs Aulos: An Ancient Musical Battle 🏛 𓀕 🗯 - The Song of the Lyre

[@LordWyatt]

I love how no one Challenged Orpheus on his mastery of the Lyre, of course he’d be modest enough not to challenge the gods but learn from them everything. Even if he were to be in such a contest I’d bet Orpheus’ condition would be the winner teach the loser all he could, and not a request out of Pride or Greed.

[@SEIKILO]

Well spotted, Wyatt! It is true that during our research, we have not encountered a story of Orpheus challenging or being challenged on his craft, which probably showcases his standing in ancient Greek mythology. The battle of Marsyas and Apollo symbolically portrays the victory of the “civilized” music of the lyre over the wild, untamed music of the aulos, but it is not the only case of challenging the gods. Another legendary musician, Terpander, believed himself equal to the Muses and challenged them to a music battle, which, of course, he lost, with his punishment being either his sight or his musical abilities, sometimes even both!

[@LordWyatt]

⁠@@SEIKILOvery intriguing, I love symbolic Greek myths such as these. Hope you cover Terpander if you haven’t already🖤

[@dimahandmaker]

It's just like in life. There are plenty of such "victories" in real life. Great job, thank you!

[@SEIKILO]

Thanks for watching, Dima! In one of his most famous poems, the great Greek poet Andreas Kalvos claims that “all myths hide an element of truth” (και ο μύθος κρύπτει νουν αληθείας), a phrase that has entered the common vocabulary here in Greece. For anyone who hasn’t already, subscribe here to stay tuned, as more videos like this premiere to our channel every week: kzbin.info

[@dimahandmaker]

@@SEIKILO ‘A fairy tale is a lie, but there's a hint in it, a lesson to good men!’ as they say in many Russian proverbs...

[@mandibraka8234]

Moral of the story is that the all-powerful, famous and tricksters will always win, and the poor naive ones will fail and be punished..😅

[@dimahandmaker]

👍And legends will become traditions and turn into everyday life... :-(

[@SEIKILO]

Well, it is true that the ancient Greek gods were not always, how to put it, exactly fair, but in this instance, Apollo has a point, doesn’t he? More videos like this premiere to our channel every week, so subscribe here to stay tuned: kzbin.info

[@dimahandmaker]

@@SEIKILO There are tribes where spitting on the head is considered a sign of respect. I have no desire to explain this analogy. There are different understandings of good and bad in different cultural traditions. My English is terrible, but I want to believe that you will understand me, unlike "lyre in a black dress", which sounds by itself without touching its strings. And yes, I've already signed up. I have one account here and I can subscribe only once)))

[@WildMen4444]

I know this myth. The lyre wins. You're not fooling me!

[@SEIKILO]

It depends on what version you have heard of! :) There is at least one version (featuring the legendary Midas) that the outcome is not what you would expect. Find out more at luthieros.com/product/the-song-of-the-lyre/

[@dimahandmaker]

@@SEIKILO Под тиарой трудно прятать ослиные уши)))

[@WildMen4444]

@@SEIKILO Are you talking about the one where Midas has his ears turned into donkey ears? Because that's the one I know and why I am always choosing Apollo. I'm keeping my human ears