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Tereus (tēr`ēəs): see Philomela and Procne Philomela and Procne (fĭlōmē`lə, prŏk`nē), in Greek mythology, daughters of King Pandion of Attica. ..... Click the link for more information. . Tereus wife Procne murders son Itys and serves him to Tereus. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 144] See : Cannibalism Tereus cuts off Philomela’s tongue to prevent her telling he has raped her. [Gk. Myth.: Benét, 995] See : Mutilation |
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Another similar instance is the 'voice of the shuttle' in the Tereus of Sophocles. |
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