Greek Mythology Notes
An encyclopaedia of Greek mythology — gods, heroes, creatures, places, and the English words they gave us.
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Ladon River
An Arcadian river whose nymph daughter Syrinx was transformed into river reeds, giving Pan his pipes.
The word "syringe" — the medical instrument — comes from "syrinx," because early syringes were made from hollow reeds, directly linking the mythological instrument to modern medicine.
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