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Linus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Linus in Greek mythology. 1 Son of Apollo and Psamathe of Argos. He was deserted by his mother on a hillside and devoured by dogs. When Psamathe's father learned what his daughter had done, he had her killed. For this double outrage, Apollo cursed Argos with a plague for which there could be no release until Psamathe and Linus were propitiated with prayers and songs of lamentation. The "Linus song," a lament derived from this legend, was sung at harvest time as a dirge for the dying vegetation. 2 Famous musician who taught Hercules. When Linus tried to punish Hercules, the latter... Read more
Linus
Linus ♂ Latin form of the Greek name Linos , which is of uncertain origin. In Greek mythology, Linus was a famous musician who taught music to Hercules; it is...refrain, ‘ ailinon ’, of the so-called ‘Linus song’, traditionally sung at harvest time in Argos... Read more
Pauling, Linus
Pauling, Linus American chemist 1901 – 1994 Linus Carl Pauling was born in Portland, Oregon, on February 28...the twentieth century. Melissa C. Morris Internet Resources Linus Pauling Institute (2003). "Linus Pauling — Scientist... Read more

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