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This figure is described as “invisible and ever-present” by a character who cries “Dare to come, you who defy [this figure]!” to taunt Athanaël (“ah-ta-na-EL”). Another character plays the harp while singing an adulation motif to this character, who then beckons “Geliebter, komm!” after revealing her magic grotto. Before the reprise of “O Fortuna,” this “generous” figure’s name is praised thrice in Carmina Burana’s “Blanziflor et Helena,” (15[1])parodying hymns to the Virgin Mary. The knights and landgrave condemn (15[1])(*) Heinrich to death after he sings a song in praise (10[2])of this character. (10[3])Elisabeth’s (10[1])prayer and sacrifice (10[1])saves (10[1])Tannhäuser (“TAHN-hoy-zer”) from a bacchanalian (10[1])year spent with this (10[1])character, (10[1])who lured him to her namesake realm. This woman and her (-5[1])lover title a John Blow opera that inspired Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. For 10 points, what goddess is the “Bringer of Peace” in The Planets? ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

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