Above: Picture of Cinyris and Myrrha

In Greek mythology, King Cinyras was the father of Myrrha (also known as Smyrna) and Adonis. Cinyras was the spouse of Galatea (also known as Metharme) and he was also the son of Apollo.

Apollo and Cinyras had a musical contest to distinguish who was superior to the lyre. When Cinyras lost to his father, he killed himself.

Cinyras was adored as the creator of musical instruments such as the flute and revered as the originator of art in Cyprus.