Sarcophagus

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Sarcophagus depicting the myth of Athena, Marsyas, and Apollo. The story revolves around Marsyas, a Phrygian Satyr who invented music on the flute. He discovered an abandoned flute crafted by Athena but discarded due to her disdain for its bloated cheeks. Later, Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest, but his instrument's limitations became apparent in the second round when they had to play upside-down - a feat ill-suited to the flute. As punishment for his arrogance, Apollo flayed Marsyas alive and tied him to a tree. The rustic gods then transformed him into a stream. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where anyone can contribute interesting items to help build the digital archive. If you have unique objects nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.