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The Flaying of MarsyasThe Flaying of Marsyas.

This is a sculpture that shows the deep knowledge of human anatomy by the Greeks. The sculptor of the statue is unknown.
The theme was taken from the legend of Marsyas, who dared to challenge Apollo in a contest with flute. After the muses declared his defeat, Apollo flayed him.  


 

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