Orpheus is a hero from Greek mythology renowned for his extraordinary musical talent. He was a son of Apollo and the muse Calliope, and his music was so enchanting that it could charm animals, trees, and even rocks. Orpheus is best known for his journey to the underworld to retrieve his wife, Eurydice, who had died. Using his music to persuade Hades and Persephone, he was granted permission to bring her back to the living world, with the condition that he should not look back at her until they reached the surface. Unfortunately, he looked back too soon, losing Eurydice forever. Orpheus’s story emphasizes themes of love, loss, and the power of art and music.

英語での「orpheus」の定義と意味

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