Syrinx

Japanese: Syrinx
Syrinx

...The Chinese herbal medicine rokon (common root) is the rhizome of the reed plant, and is considered to be a stomachic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory agent. [Tetsuo Koyama]
[Myths and legends]
In Greek mythology, the nymph Syrinx was chased by the god Pan and transformed into a reed. Pan broke the reed into a flute and blew it in mourning for her, so the reed became a symbol of music.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Syrinx" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…また漢方薬の蘆根(ろこん)はヨシの根茎で,健胃・利尿・消炎剤とされる。【小山 鉄夫】
[神話,伝説]
 ギリシア神話では,ニンフのシュリンクスSyrinxが牧神パンに追われヨシに変身したといわれる。追ってきたパンがこれを折って笛を作り,彼女を悼んで吹き鳴らしたことから,ヨシは音楽の象徴となった。…

※「Syrinx」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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