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[[Image:lyre.jpg|thumb|Lyre]]The '''lyre''' is a [[pagan]] symbol representing [[harmony]]. [[Clement]] of [[Alexandria]] adapted it into [[Christian]] [[art]] from the [[catacombs]]. It is often associated with the [[harp]], which is an emblem of [[St. Patrick]]. | [[Image:lyre.jpg|thumb|Lyre]]The '''lyre''' is a [[pagan]] symbol representing [[harmony]]. [[Clement]] of [[Alexandria]] adapted it into [[Christian]] [[art]] from the [[catacombs]]. It is often associated with the [[harp]], which is an emblem of [[St. Patrick]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:36, May 22, 2007
The lyre is a pagan symbol representing harmony. Clement of Alexandria adapted it into Christian art from the catacombs. It is often associated with the harp, which is an emblem of St. Patrick.
Orpheus played the lyre.