Zechnophobe
Strategy Lich
The lyre is not only helpful for cultural victories. Bringing it to your front lines is a good way to ensure that late cities can comptete culturally.
This is technically true, but I think it is rare that it makes a true difference. I mean, it helps you 'take' a few squares on the map in a city that you just captured.
It does that particular thing well, but how much actual effect does it have on a game?