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Progne is the Latinized form of ‘Procne’. Indeed, the idea that Philomela was transformed into a nightingale isn’t the only thing Ovid introduced. He was also under the impression to Philomela’s name literally means ‘lover of song’, from the ancient Greek φιλο- (‘love’) and μέλος (‘song’).
Philomela can’t look Procne in the eyes, fearing that Procne might hate her as a rival. Furthermore, Procne realizes, in siding with her sister over her husband, that she can no longer love her son—the image and offspring of her detestable husband.
Philomela was unable to speak because of her injuries, and so she wove a tapestry (or a robe) [14] that told her story and sent it to Procne. [7] Procne was incensed by her husband's actions and killed their son Itys (or "Itylos") in revenge. She boiled Itys and served him as a meal for Tereus. [7]
Feb 15, 2024 · This article looks at one of his darkest stories, that of the sisters Procne and Philomela, and Procne’s husband Tereus (whose fate is foreshadowed by the above picture).
- Tom Barrett
Philomela and Procne were the daughters of king Pandion of Athens and Zeuxippe. Procne was married to king Tereus of Thrace (one of the sons of Ares ), and had a son by him, Itys . Tereus conceived an illicit passion for Philomela and contrived to get her sent to Thrace; he violated her, and then cut off her tongue and imprisoned her, so that ...
When Philomela realised that she had reached that accursed house, the wretched girl shuddered in horror, and her whole face grew deathly pale. Procne, once there, took off the religious trappings; uncovered the downcast face of her unhappy sister, and clutched her in her arms.
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Oct 8, 2024 · A warrior named Tereus desired to marry Pandion's daughter Procne; however, there were bad omens even on their wedding night that all would not be well with their marriage.
