Orpheus (Mosaic 3rd Century A.D.), 7th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Roman Mosaics from Paphos, Republic of Cyprus

Orpheus (Mosaic 3rd Century A.D.), 7th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Roman Mosaics from Paphos, Republic of Cyprus

Postage stamps--Cyprus--History

Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία

In Greek mythology, Orpheus, son of the Thracian King Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope, was the most famous poet and musician who ever lived. Apollo presented him with the lyre and the Muses taught him its use, so that he not only enchanted wild beasts but made the trees and rocks move from their places to follow the sound of his music. At Zone in Thrace, a number of ancient mountain oaks are still standing in the pattern of one of his dances just as he left them.
After a visit to Egypt, Orpheus joined the Argonauts with whom he sailed to Colchis, his music helping them to overcome many difficulties. When the Argonauts sat down for their farewell banquet, Orpheus with his lyre appeased certain drunken brawls. (Extract from: The Greek Myths I, II, pp. 112, 531)

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

8th May 1989

Designer: D. Michaelides

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1989-7 DEF ISS-18C

35.160417, 33.346556

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