Syrinx
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| In classical mythology, '''Syrinx''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Συριγξ) was a [[nymph]] and a follower of [[Artemis]], known for her [[chastity]]. Pursued by the amorous Greek god [[Pan (god)|Pan]], she ran to the river's edge and asked for assistance from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water [[Phragmites|reed]]s that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of [[pan pipes]], which were thenceforth known as ''syrinx''. The word ''[[syringe]]'' was derived from this word. | In classical mythology, '''Syrinx''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Συριγξ) was a [[nymph]] and a follower of [[Artemis]], known for her [[chastity]]. Pursued by the amorous Greek god [[Pan (god)|Pan]], she ran to the river's edge and asked for assistance from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water [[Phragmites|reed]]s that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of [[pan pipes]], which were thenceforth known as ''syrinx''. The word ''[[syringe]]'' was derived from this word. | ||
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| + | The Victorian artist, [[Arthur Hacker]] (September 25, 1858 – November 12, 1919), depicted Syrinx in his 1892 nude. This painting in oil on canvas is currently on display in [[Manchester Art Gallery]]. | ||
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| + | Sculptor [[Adolph Wolter]] was commissioned in 1973 to create a replacement for a stolen sculpture of [[Syrinx (sculpture)|Syrinx]] in [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]. This work was a replacement for a similar statue by [[Myra Reynolds Richards]] that had been stolen. The sculpture sits in University Park located in the city's [[Indiana World War Memorial Plaza]]. | ||
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In classical mythology, Syrinx (Greek Συριγξ) was a nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Pursued by the amorous Greek god Pan, she ran to the river's edge and asked for assistance from the river nymphs. In answer, she was transformed into hollow water reeds that made a haunting sound when the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of pan pipes, which were thenceforth known as syrinx. The word syringe was derived from this word.
In art
The Victorian artist, Arthur Hacker (September 25, 1858 – November 12, 1919), depicted Syrinx in his 1892 nude. This painting in oil on canvas is currently on display in Manchester Art Gallery.
Sculptor Adolph Wolter was commissioned in 1973 to create a replacement for a stolen sculpture of Syrinx in Indianapolis, Indiana. This work was a replacement for a similar statue by Myra Reynolds Richards that had been stolen. The sculpture sits in University Park located in the city's Indiana World War Memorial Plaza.
