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Apollo's most recognized instrument is the Lyre; a small harp-like stringed instrument, played similarly to a Zither and commonly used during recitations of the Greeks.

In Greek mythology, the Lyre is said to have invented the messenger God, Hermes. Hermes is said to have stolen some of Apollo's sacred. When Apollo found out about the theft, Hermes traded him the Lyre for the cattle.

They lyre was associated with the Apollonian virtue of moderation.

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