Description
“Goat-footed, horned, Bacchanalian Pan, fanatic pow’r, from whom the world began. Whose various parts by thee inspir’d, combine in endless dance and melody divine.“ – Orphic Hymn to Pan
This is a replica of a chelys lyre, named after the ancient god Pan. According to ancient Greek mythology, Pan was the god of the wild, companion of the nymphs, and he is depicted having hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or a satyr. Satyrs were followers of Dionysus (god of wine), and they are usually depicted in scenes of love and even orgies.
The Lyre of Pan is part of LUTHIEROS kylix lyres family. What differentiates kylix lyres from other ancient replicas is their compact size and the ability to carry them easily and so be able to use them all the time. Regarding their sound quality, they produce a more pitchy and ancient-like sound due to the limited length of their strings. They have a primitive and genuine design, with a tortoiseshell replica for a soundbox, animal horns for arms, skin for the soundboard, etc. Every one of these lyres is one-of-a-kind, as there are no two pairs of animal horns that can be the same.*
LUTHIEROS Lyre of Pan has 7-strings, and it can be considered as a base instrument for anyone willing to learn how to play the lyre, as many top-players and instructors use 7-strings instruments for their courses. It is an instrument in the range of mezzo-soprano (C4-B4), giving almost a full octave. At the hands of a skillful player, the Lyre of Pan can produce two full octaves, along with the sharps, thanks to the use of harmonics and other advanced playing techniques.
