Comparative mythology corpus

Sacred Instrument Mishandled By An Unworthy Possessor

1 appearances across 1 tradition groups.

Evidence

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TraditionSourcePassageConfidenceEvidenceRecord
Roman The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / BOOK THE ELEVENTH. / EXPLANATION.; lines 5878-5963 medium Orpheus’ harp is preserved in the same temple and credited with wonders; Neanthus buys it believing it can move rocks and trees, but dogs tear him apart when he tries it. record