Orpheus and Eurydice Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
Thrace and the Underworld Orpheus hailed from Thrace, a region in northeastern Greece. Thrace is known for its Rhodope Mountains, its impressive rivers, and its beautiful meadows, through which Orp...
Context
If you've heard of just one Greek myth, this is probably the one. And hey, it's a tragic love story, so we can see why it's so popular. There's a reason we're still reading Romeo and Juliet, after...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...