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In [[Greek mythology|Greek]] and [[Roman mythology]], '''Iapyx''' (from [[Ancient Greek|Greek]] Ἰάπυξ, ''gen''.: Ίάπυγος), ''Iapux'' or ''Iapis'' was a favourite of [[Apollo]]. The god wanted to confer upon him the gift of prophecy, the lyre, etc.; but Iapyx, wishing to prolong the life of his father, preferred the more tranquil art of healing to all the others.
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In [[Greek mythology|Greek]] and [[Roman mythology]], '''Iapyx''' (from [[Ancient Greek|Greek]] Ἰάπυξ, ''gen''.: Ίάπυγος), ''Iapux'' or ''Iapis'' was a favourite of [[Apollo]]. The god wanted to confer upon him the gift of prophecy, the lyre, etc.; but Iapyx, wishing to prolong the life of his father, preferred the more tranquil art of healing to all the others.
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