Meliboeus

ancestor intermediate single tradition · 1

Meliboeus is a deceased individual whose spirit is honored with music. He adjudicated legal disputes of countryfolk and encouraged Timetas to play music. Apollo, Fauns, Nymphs and Muses each offer tributes to him.

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 2020
Historical notes: Deceased judge and musician.

Relationships

co occurs with: Ether, Tityrus, Timetas, Apollo, Fauns, Pan, nymphs, Muses, Daphnis

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Mentioned by

Apollo
Fauns
Pan
nymphs
Muses
Daphnis

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Eclogues of Nemesianus

Source passages

“the threnody on Meliboeus recalls the praises of Daphnis in Virgil's Eclogue V.”
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