Linus of Thrace

Linus teaches the letters to Musaeus on the tondo of a kylix. Eretria Painter, circa 440/35 BC. Paris, Louvre.

In Greek mythology Linus (Ancient Greek: Λῖνος Linos "flax") was a reputed musician and master of eloquent speech.[1] He was regarded as the first leader of lyric song.[2]

  1. ^ Nonnus. Dionysiaca, Book 41.376; Homer. Iliad, Book 18.541; Pausanias. Description of Greece, 9.29.6
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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