Lyre of Hermes
The lyre that Hermes created on the day he was born. Made from cow intestines and a tortoise shell.
Though this lyre is typically associated with Apollo, it was created by the great god Hermes. On the day that Hermes was born, he stole and hid Apollo's cattle. As he is a cunning and mischievous god, he was able to do so without anyone but his mother, Maia, noticing. He used the intestines of one of these cows, combined with the shell of a tortoise, to create this lyre.
Of course, Apollo eventually found out that Hermes was responsible for the disappearance of his cattle. With the help of Zeus, he coerced Hermes into showing him where the cows were hidden. When they arrived and Hermes started playing his lyre, Apollo lost interest in his stolen beasts. He was utterly enchanted by the instrument, to the point where he offered to trade his cattle for the lyre.
Hermes is a clever god! I attribute the lyre to him, because it was his invention.
Hermes
Mary Metzger
Goddess Harp
Instrument and Songs
A harp used by the goddess and given to her people. The harp has magical qualities and can play the songs given to worthy users by the other three goddesses, Farore, Din, and Nayru.
The Goddess, Hyla
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Nintendo
Era of the Goddess Hyla-Sky Era
Courtney Eley
Wii Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Ocarina of Time
Instrument and Songs
An ocarina passed down through the Royal Family with the power to make things happen when certain songs are played.
Unknown
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo
Era of the Hero of Time (Child/Adult Era)
Courtney Eley
N64 and 3DS Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Wind Waker
Magical Conductor's Baton
A magical conductors baton used by Hero's of old to conduct the power of minor gods and use their power.
Unknown
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Nintendo
The Hero Is Triumphant - Adult Timeline: Era of the Great Sea
Courtney Eley
3DS and WiiU
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Spirit Flute
Divine Flute
A flute used by the Locomus to defend the Spirit Tracks and protect the land from the evil Malladus
Unknown
Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Nintendo
The Hero Is Triumphant - Adult Timeline: Era of Hyrule's Rebirth
Courtney Eley
3DS Game
English/Japanese
Action-Adventure
Marrianne Dashwood's Piano-Forte
Instruments
Marrianne brings her piano-forte from Norland to their new cottage. Fanny Dashwood is disappointed that such a fine instrument should go to a family with such inferior wealth, but Marrianne has a special connection to the instrument. At various times, she plays with great joy and sorrow, using music as another way of expressing her intense emotions and sensibilities. Those who truly appreciate her music, like Colonel Brandon, truly appreciate Marrianne’s spirit.
Unknown
Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen
Brianna Sumption
Novel
Georgiana’s Piano-Forte
Instruments
Mr. Darcy gives his younger sister Georgiana a new piano-forte as a gift. This demonstrates his caring attentions as her guardian and Georgiana’s accomplishment. She practices much of the day and is regarded for her skill. Georgiana’s accomplishment is subtly compared to both Elizabeth’s and Jane’s accomplishment by Lady Catherine and Miss Bingly.
Unknown
Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen
Brianna Sumption
Novel
Jane Fairfax’s Piano
Instruments
Jane Fairfax’s piano is an anonymous gift, leading all her acquaintance to speculate on the giver. Frank encourages Emma to believe that Mr. Dixon gave it to Jane, evidence of an improper attachment, but Frank was her actual benefactor. The piano demonstrates the pains that Frank goes through to keep his and Jane’s engagement a secret, even to the point of hurting her feelings and reputation. The gift also revels Frank’s impulsivity and lack of foresight, because Jane does not have the resources to maintain it. Throughout the novel, Jane’s accomplishment on the piano is compared to Emma’s, which wounds Emma’s pride.
Unknown
Emma, Jane Austen
Brianna Sumption
Novel