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Bookmark or Share- Orpheus | Greek Hero - Greek MythologyOrpheus (Greek: Oρφεύς, transl.: Orphéus, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion. "Aristotle believed that Orpheus never existed; but to all the other ancient writers he was a real person, although he lived in remote antiquity.
- Orpheus | Myth, Symbol, & Meaning | BritannicaOrpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. He became the patron of a religious movement based on sacred writings said to be his own. Traditionally, Orpheus was the son of a Muse (probably Calliope, the patron of epic poetry) and Oeagrus, a king of Thrace (other versions give Apollo ).
- Orpheus: The Greatest Mystic and Musician of Greek MythologyPublic Domain. 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 voice of all mortals and his lyre playing enchanted gods, mortals, and animals alike. Orpheus was taught to play the lyre in his youth as an apprentice to Apollo.
- Orpheus - WikipediaIn Greek mythology, Orpheus ( / ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet.
- Orpheus - Greek MythologyOrpheus was a musician, poet and prophet in Greek mythology. His parents were the king of Thrace Oeagrus and the Muse Calliope. As he grew older, it became apparent that Orpheus was extremely gifted musically. He could play any instrument perfectly and his singing voice was so beautiful that it could charm animals, trees and even rocks.
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