Cinyras
In Greek mythology, King Cinyras of Cyprus was a son of Apollo and husband of Metharme. With her, he fathered Adonis and Myrrha.
Cinyras and his father, Apollo, held a musical contest to see who was a better musician with a lyre. Cinyras lost and killed himself.
On Cyprus, Cinyras was revered as the creator of art and musical instruments such as the flute.
Alternative: Kinuras
Referenced By
Acidalia | Adonis | Aphrodite | Aphrodite Acidalia | Aphrodite Pandemos | Aphroditê | Apollo | Apollo (god) | Apollo Clarius | Apollo Cynthius | Apollo Nymphegetes | Apollon | Apotropaeus | Archigetes | Atunis | Clarius | Cult of Apollo | Cynthius | Cytherea | Delphinios | Erycina | Hubris | Kypris | Kythereia | Loxias | Lukeios | Metharme | Musagetes | Nomius | Parnopius | Phoebus Apollo | Pythian Apollo | Smintheus | Temple of Apollo
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