Orpheus and Eurydice
Why Should I Care?
The Myth
Themes
The Power of Music
Death
Fleeting Nature of Happiness
Love and Trust
Summary
Characters
Orpheus
Eurydice
Hades (Pluto)
Persephone (Proserpine)
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Orpheus' Lyre
Snake
Rivers
The Rescued Maiden
The Threshold between Light and Dark
Setting
Context
The Hero's Journey
Similar Myths Across Cultures
Izanagi and Izanami
Trivia
Study Questions
Best of the Web
Photos
Just Hanging Out
Snake Bite
Charming the Masses
Don't Look Back
This Way, My Dear
Here Today, Gauze Tomorrow
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