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Bookmark or Share- Orpheus | Myth, Symbol, & Meaning | BritannicaOrpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. His singing and playing were so beautiful that animals and even trees and rocks moved about him in dance. He became the patron of a religious movement based on sacred writings said to be his own.
- Orpheus • Facts and Information on the Greek Hero OrpheusOrpheus was a talented musician, poet, and prophet. He reportedly received his lyre from the god Apollo. Orpheus was part of the Argonauts, traveling with Jason and his crew in search of the Golden Fleece.
- Orpheus – MythopediaOrpheus, the “father of songs,” was a musician and hero of Greek mythology. He was the son of the Thracian mortal Oeagrus (or of the god Apollo) and one of the nine Muses.
- Orpheus - WikipediaIn Greek mythology, Orpheus (/ ˈ ɔːr f iː ə s, ˈ ɔːr f juː s /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, [1] [2] [3] [4] 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.
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