Orpheus Greek A famous poet and singer; son of Oeagrus, king of Thrace, and of Calliope, the Muse; husband of Eurydice.
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Orpheus Greek A famous poet and singer; son of Oeagrus, king of Thrace, and of Calliope, the Muse; husband of Eurydice. The god Apollo (some say he was the father of Orpheus) gave Orpheus a lyre, which he played so beautifully that even the rocks were moved to tears, trees bent to listen, flowers bloomed, and rivers changed their courses. As an Argonaut, Orpheus distracted the crewmen from the sweet singing of the Sirens (see Jason and the Argonauts, under Jason). When Eurydice died from a serpent bite, Orpheus charmed his way into the Underworld and persuaded Hades to release her. Hades did so, on the condition that Orpheus would not look back until he had reached Earth. Orpheus failed in his promise and Eurydice disappeared instantly.
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