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Syrinx
Nymph transformed into hollow water reeds in Greek mythology / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Syrinx (disambiguation).
In classical Greek mythology, Syrinx /ˈsɪrɪŋks/ (Greek Σύριγξ) was an Arcadian nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Being pursued by Pan, she fled into the river Ladon, and at her own request was metamorphosed into a reed from which Pan then made his panpipes.
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