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The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas |
A Myth by Apollodorus The Satyr Marsyas from Phrygia, in today's Central Turkey, was a famous flutist who boasted that he could play the double flute better than Apollo. When Apollo found out, he challenged the Satyr to a musical contest. The victor of the contest would do whatever he wished with the loser and the judges of the contest would be the Muses.
First played Marsyas on is flute and the melody was wonderful. Then it was Apollo's turn. His lyre played notes full of harmony his voice was heavenly spellbinding everything around him.
Then Apollo played with his lyre upside down and told Marsyas to do the same, but Marsyas was unable to. So Apollo was recognized as the winner of the contest and the punishment he chose for Marsyas was harsh. Apollo hang Marsyas over a pine tree and flayed him.
Myths and Fables about Apollo |
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