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Arion

Kitharode in ancient Greece, a Dionysiac poet

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Born: 7th century BCE
Died: 6th century BCE
Birthplace: Methymna
Place of death: Ancient Corinth
Occupation: poet
, writer
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, dithyrambic poet
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Arion was a kitharode in ancient Greece, a Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb. The islanders of Lesbos claimed him as their native son, but Arion found a patron in Periander, tyrant of Corinth. Although notable for his musical inventions, Arion is chiefly remembered for the fantastic myth of his kidnapping by pirates and miraculous rescue by dolphins, a folktale motif.

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AArion1967 · French record label

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Arion
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Has works in the collection: Victoria and Albert Museum
Different from: Arion
Name in native language: Ἀρίων
Start of work period: 7th century BCE
End of work period: 6th century BCE
Significant event: myth main subject: Arion on a dolphin
Significant place: Methymna
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