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Orpheus and Eurydice

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In Greek mythology, the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek: Ὀρφεύς, Εὐρυδίκη, romanized: Orpheus, Eurydikē) concerns the tragic love of Orpheus of Thrace, located in northeastern Greece, for the beautiful Eurydice. Orpheus was the son of Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope, though in some myths he is considered the son of Apollo. The subject is among the most frequently retold of all Greek myths.

Orpheus and Eurydice - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ancient Greek legend For the opera by Gluck, see Orfeo ed Euridice . Egyptian tapestry roundel with depiction probably of Orpheus and Eurydice , 5th–6th century CE In Greek mythology , the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice ( Greek : Ὀρφεύς, Εὐρυδίκη , romanized :  Orpheus, Eurydikē ) concerns the tragic love of Orpheus of Thrace , located in northeastern Greece, for the beautiful Eurydice . Orpheus was the son of Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope , though in some myths he is considered the son of Apollo . The

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