3480611 Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats from \'Tableaux du temple des muses\' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681), known as the abbe de Marolles; a French churchman and translator. The dithyramb was an ancient Greek hymn sung and danced in honour of Dionysus.); Universal History Archive/UIG; out of copyright.