Jason says: My guess is Electra or Ion. Both are female greek mythological figures who have audio equiptment named after them. I had an alesis ion

Prof says: Lucky you, having an Ion! But no, sorry. No luck here.

Charles says: Ok last try. Arce daughter of elktra which I got from another post, was the winged messanger, who also has a twin sister iris, who is the goddess of the rainbow(hence riding light and gold). After searching iris synth I seen a company that makes a mars vsti I believe, mars being the daughter of the light possibly since it is the closest planet to the sun. My answer is Vermona M.A.R.S this is hard for me because I'm a guitar man with a healthy hobby or MIDI.

Prof says: It genuinely pains me to say this, cos you're putting in so much effort here... but... no. Back to your guitars!

Steven says: vermona drum;)

Prof says: If this was the right answer, you'd have to show your working a bit so we could see how you got there. But since it's wrong, don't worry

Kirill says: I think,it's Audio Damage Tattoo,no?

Prof says: Aw, sorry, no. We didn't just put the name of the product in the riddle, you know!

Kevin says: is it an Oberheim?

Prof says: Nope.

Kevin's had another shot at it, and now says: THETIS anointed Achilles in ambrosia, so THE TIS (totally integrated synth), or the Virus TI?

Prof says: Eww, anointed in Ambrosia. Imagine how sticky he'd be afterwards. Personally I hate rice pudding and always have done. Oh, and this is still wrong.

Okay, important update: EDWARD has got damn close to the right answer, so I'm not publishing what he's written here. But Ed, you haven't actually named the product. Remember, they're in love, so they're together, right? Email me again. (I tried to email you directly but the message bounced back. DID YOU USE A FAKE EMAIL ADDRESS TO AVOID GETTING ON OUR MAILING LIST? DID YOU????!!! If so you're too clever by half )

Josh says: Mercury?

Prof says: No thanks, I'm fine right now. Oh, it's an answer? Then it's wrong.

Doug says: I believe the characters in the first two stanzas are Iris and Zephyrus, based on your corrections to Christian's post. They had children Eros and Pothos, but I can't find any instruments by these names. I also feel like I'm sidestepping several clues with these answers. Am I on the right track?

Prof: You're on the right track... partly. I'd say you're half-right to start with. But yes, you've sidestepped several clues. Keep trying!

Joe says: Is the answer a Roland lucina. I did accidentally post that on gearslutz so you ll probably get lots of answers like that oops haha anyway my answer isThe Roland lucina ax-09 I think because of lucina being light bringer

Prof says: No, it's not that! Have an imaginary cuddly toy as a consolation prize.

Ed says: Feel free to add me in your spamming list, it seems you have some great products!

So the synth is the Eowave Persephone?

Hope I'm right but I can't see what else it would be!

Ed adds: Maybe you missed Mark II !
Eowave persephone mark II is the complete answer!
I hope!

Prof says: Hope gives us the courage to climb mountains, cross deserts and speak our souls to the ones we love. Unfortunately, hope doesn't get us the right answer to Mongo's riddle. Nowhere close.

Charles says: OK man look I have spent hours and I cant figure it out but I need to know the answer before i go crazy (you dont want that on your hands do ya) I withdraw from the competition but I need you to Email me the answer LOL. Seriously though please. I promise i will not tell anyone nor will I create a fake email just to send in the answer you give me. This has made me learn all about synths and Roman mythology which is cool but I dont wanna learn any more haha. Stuff like this will not leave my mind till i figure it out but I need to sleep, so please help me.

Prof says: We really don't want to drive people mad. That would be mean. I promise you a complete breakdown of Mongo's ode, explaining all his twisted thinking... first thing Friday.

You can wait that long, can't you?

Doug says: I will second Charles's sentiments: this riddle is making me obsessive. I can't wait to hear the answer Friday.The first stanza HAS to be Iris. Am I right to say that? But the only lover I am seeing whom she took is Zephyrus, and even that much is controversial.

Prof says: We're no strangers to controversy. Or obsession, come to that. (Mongo particularly.) Are you right to say Iris? Well... that name does seem to keep coming back, doesn't it?

Tim says: Mercury

Prof says: If it didn't work for Josh, why do you think it'll work for you?!

Doug says: This is Iris fetching a ewer of water from river Styx, or possibly her encounter with Styx. Styx + Iris = the Styrus synth?

Prof says: Sorry, no dice.