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Philomela violated by Tereus, king of Thrace; he cuts out her tongue to prevent her from revealing his conduct. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 783] See : Mutilation Philomela raped by Tereus, who cut out her tongue to prevent her from revealing the act. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 783] See : Rape Philomela (Philomena) changed by gods into nightingale. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 205–206] See : Transformation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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New Songs for the Swallow: Ovid's Philomela in Tullia d' Aragona and Gaspara Stampa. The ancient story of Philomela has resonated in the imaginations of women writers for several thousand years. When a peasant maiden, Anahid, demands that her carefree suitor, Prince Haig, learn a craft before she will consider him, he labors to acquire the skill of weaving, which wins not only her love but later, in a twist on the Philomela myth, his freedom. |
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