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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The plot of the libretto is based on an ancient saga of Phylarchus, which is handed down in the second book of De Astronomia (no. 40 "Water Serpent") by Hyginus. In it, Mastusius murders the king's daughters in revenge for the sacrifice of his own daughter, mixes their blood with wine and serves it to the king.<ref name="Wikiwand"/> The opera is less brutal. | |||
=== English === | === English === | ||
(Source: English libretto, 1778, Vienna)<ref name="LibrettoEnglish"/> | (Source: English libretto, 1778, Vienna)<ref name="LibrettoEnglish"/> | ||