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The Boreads are the two "wind brothers" in Greek mythology. They consist of Zetes and Calaïs. Their place of origin was Thrace, home of their father Boreas.
The Boreads rescuing Phineus from the Harpies, red-figure column-krater by the Leningrad Painter, c. 460 BC, Louvre.
Calaïs et Zétès délivrent Phinée des Harpies ("Calais and zetes rescuing Phineus from the Harpies") by Bernard Picart.
Orpheus
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In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. He was also a renowned poet and, according to legend, travelled with Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fl
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…islands' name, meaning "Islands of Turning", refers to this event. According to Phanocles, Calais in one tradition was loved by the legendary singer Orpheus; Orpheus would sing out his heart's desire for Calais and gaze upon him, making the women of Thrace angry. Orpheus was said to have been killed at the…
Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap, is surrounded by animals, who are charmed by his lyre-playing. Roman Orpheus mosaic from Palermo, 2nd century AD
Orpheus mosaic at Dominican Museum, Rottweil, Germany, 2nd c. AD
Cave of Orpheus' oracle in Antissa, Lesbos
Orpheus with the lyre and surrounded by beasts (Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens)