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Corybantes

half-divine priests of Cybele; celebrated noisy festivals in her honor. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 67]

See: Confusion

Corybantes

musicians; provided music for goddesses’ orgiastic dances. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 67]

See: Music

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Further, he says that Socrates' effect on him is what a great orator's effect should be but never is; it is like the effect the god has on the corybant,(11) the effect the Siren has on the sailor; he does not say so specifically, but his language suggests that Socrates' effect is like the effect the inspired poet has on his audience (Ion 535b).

The arousal of emotion in Plato's dialogues

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