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On the symbolic role assumed by mythical musicians (esp. Marsyas, Olympus, Orpheus, Thamyris) in the debate on music in the second half of the 5th century BC, with particular attention to them in the fragments of New Musicians (Melanipp. PMG 758 and 766, Tim. PMG 791,221-224, Telest. PMG 805 and 806).

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This page is a summary of: Ancient Models for the New Musicians, Greek and Roman Musical Studies, August 2021, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/22129758-bja10024.
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