Myths of Music and Dance

Apollo was the Greek god of music, dance, poetry, and prophecy.

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Orpheus was a legendary Greek musician and poet whose music was said to have such power that it could move mountains and tame wild beasts.

Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, is said to have invented music and created the first musical instruments in Chinese mythology.

Odin, the chief god of the Norse pantheon, is also associated with poetry, wisdom, and music.

Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, and music, is often depicted playing the sistrum, a percussion instrument.

Amphion was a legendary Greek musician and builder who was said to have used his music to build the walls of Thebes.

Lugh, the Celtic god of the sun, is also associated with music, healing, and craftsmanship.

Arion was a legendary Greek musician and poet who was said to have been able to play any instrument he touched, and who was rescued from drowning by a dolphin.

Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun, is also associated with music and dance.

Pan, the Greek god of the wild, is also associated with music and is said to have been able to charm even the gods with his music.

Coyote, a trickster figure in Native American mythology, is also associated with music and dance.

Amphion was a legendary Greek musician and builder who was said to have used his music to build the walls of Thebes.

Shango, the African god of thunder and lightning, is also associated with music and dance.

Orpheus was a legendary Greek musician and poet whose music was said to have such power that it could move mountains and tame wild beasts.