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  1. Orpheus - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Orpheus (/ ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs / ⓘ; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a bard, [2][3][4][5] legendary musician and prophet.

  2. Orpheus | Myth, Symbol, & Meaning | Britannica

    Orpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. His singing and playing were so beautiful that animals and even trees and rocks moved about him in dance. …

  3. Orpheus: The Greatest Mystic and Musician of Greek Mythology

    Nov 30, 2025 · Orpheus, the son of god of music and healing, Apollo, and muse Calliope, was the greatest bard, mystic, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology. He had the most melodious …

  4. Orpheus and Eurydice - Greek Mythology

    Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most famous myths in Ancient Greek mythology, telling the story of Orpheus' descent in the Underworld after his dead beloved, Eurydice.

  5. Orpheus: Greek Mythology’s Most Famous Minstrel

    Sep 10, 2022 · A famous hero of Greek mythology, Orpheus is often considered one of the greatest musicians to ever live. Read and learn his stories.

  6. Orpheus – Mythopedia

    Jun 30, 2023 · Orpheus, the “father of songs,” was a musician and hero of Greek mythology. He was the son of the Thracian mortal Oeagrus (or of the god Apollo) and one of the nine Muses.

  7. Orpheus - Encyclopedia.com

    May 29, 2018 · Orpheus Orpheus, according to Greek myth, is one of the few who descended into Hell and lived to tell about it. The son of Oeagrus (King of Thrace [1]) and the muse Calliope, …

  8. The Myth of Orpheus: A Symbol of Love and Loss

    Aug 20, 2025 · Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet, is remembered for his deep love for Eurydice and his tragic journey to the Underworld in an attempt to retrieve her. This myth not …

  9. Orpheus – Mythology Unbound: An Online Textbook for Classical …

    Orpheus, said to be the son of Apollo and Calliope, lived in Thrace in Northwest Greece, and was the best lyre player in the world. Some say that Apollo was the one who taught him to play. …

  10. Orpheus - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 19, 2020 · Orpheus is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, most famous for his virtuoso ability in playing the lyre or kithara. His music could charm the wild animals of the forest, and …