: In one version, Linus became so talented that he rivaled Apollo, the god of music. Apollo, unable to tolerate the challenge, slew him with his arrows.
: He was the musical tutor for legendary figures, including Orpheus, whom he taught to play the lyre, and Heracles (Hercules) . The Tragic Deaths of Linus Linus of Thrace.rar
: Another account focuses on his role as a tutor. While teaching music to a young Heracles , Linus reprimanded the hero for his lack of skill. In a fit of rage, Heracles struck Linus with his own lyre, killing him. Artistic and Cultural Legacy : In one version, Linus became so talented