Linus

Dates: mythological
Role: Legendary poet and musician

Legendary poet and musician of Greek mythology, associated with Thebes. In Cyril's chronology, he and Amphion were musicians at the time of Cadmus.

Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture

Praises of Moses from Scripture and the Fathers — In Cyril's chronology: Linus of Thebes and Amphion were musicians at the time of Cadmus
"There were also at that time Linus of Thebes and Amphion, musicians."
Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian — Listed among sages preceded by Moses
"Orpheus, Linus, Musaeus"

Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses

Argumentum — Named among those older than Homer/Socrates whom Moses preceded
"Orpheus, Linus, Musaeus, Hercules, Aesculapius, Apollo"