Orpheus - Temple, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 31° 07.517 W 097° 19.967
14R E 658964 N 3444682
Abstract rendition of Orpheus from Green Mythology.
Waymark Code: WM11YFK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
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My Greek Mythology

"Orpheus was a musician, poet and prophet in Greek mythology. His parents were the king of Thrace Oeagrus and the muse Calliope. He was considered the best musician and poet of all, and he perfected the lyre. It was the god Apollo who taught Orpheus how to play the lyre when he was an adolescent."

TITLE: Orpheus

ARTIST(S): Richard Hunt

DATE: 1979

MEDIUM: Bronze

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000509

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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Cultural Activities Center, 3011 North Third, Temple, Texas 76501


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