Parthenia
[pahr-thee-nee-uh]
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noun Classical Mythology.
an epithet of Athena, meaning “virgin.”
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The first music ever printed for the Virginals was 'Parthenia,' published in London, 1611.
Shakespeare and MusicEdward W. Naylor
After a while Parthenia regains her beauty through the care and skill of the queen of Corinth, and returns to her lover.
Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral DramaWalter W. Greg
Parthenia then appears disguised as a warrior in armour, challenges Amphialus, and suffers a like fate.
Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral DramaWalter W. Greg
"Parthenia" was, as the title page tells, the first music for the virginals ever printed, and yet appeared as late as 1611.
A Short History of English MusicErnest Ford
Then Parthenia dresses herself as a knight, and fights her husband's conqueror.
The English Novel in the Time of ShakespeareJ. J. Jusserand