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[[Image:lyre.jpg|thumb|Lyre]]The '''lyre''' is a stringed musical intstrument. It served as [[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 stringed musical intstrument. It served as [[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. | + | [[Orpheus]] played the lyre. |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:String Instruments]] |
Revision as of 09:11, November 15, 2008
The lyre is a stringed musical intstrument. It served as 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.