The Tragic Tale of Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus is a famous figure from Greek mythology, well known both for his talents with the lyre and kithara, and the tragic tale of his wife, the wood nymph Eurydice. His musical talents could charm wild animals, it could stop streams and trees would move closer to hear his beautiful singing.
Unlike most figures from myth who are very solidly mythological, the ancient Greeks were quite divided over the figure of Orpheus, whether he existed or not, mainly due to Aristotle’s claim. He is, though, central to the religious movement of Orphism, a mystery cult informed by the god Dionysus and said to be founded by Orpheus.
Ovid begins his tale of the marriage of Orpheus and Eurydice (sometimes referred to as Agriope) - both very much in love - with Orpheus calling for the god of marriage, Hymenaeus, to bless his wedding; this proved of no use, however, for the wedding was ill-omened. After they were married, Eurydice took a stroll with her naiad attendants, and she was bitten on the ankle by a poisonous snake and died. Orpheus was distraught, unable to live without her, and was determined to bring her back from the underworld.
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- CHAPTERS -
0:00​ Introduction
1:01 Who is Orpheus?
2:42 The Religious Mystery Cult Orphism
4:24 The Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
9:45 Outro
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[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

What do you think the story of Orpheus and Eurydice means?

[@jerrydrouillard]

Look forward not backward.

[@gregoryfreeman2269]

Thanks so much for that reading of this myth. I was familiar with this tale, but only from the printed word. I'd never heard anybody recount it verbally. Your telling of it almost (almost) got a tear from me 🙂

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You're so welcome. We're glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@NGC-catseye]

When someone says don’t look back,,, Don’t look back. So sad 😞

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Yep. 😔

[@nasrinvahidi5515]

Maybe the story is a reminder that no one comes back from the underworld. But the living shall be united with their loved ones once they die. That life should be lived forward and not to look back in agonizing faithless worries.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Makes sense to us. Thanks for watching!

[@Fatfingertunes]

Wow! I loved it! Thanks, I subscribed.

[@Tekmirion]

Very informed and well said Kelly! Bravo!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethkrafnick5466]

Reminds me a little of the story of Lot’s wife from the Hebrew Bible. Don’t look back.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

There are lots of similarities between ancient myths and biblical stories. 🙂

[@thomasvieth578]

In contrast to Plato, I often found that Aristotle was quite a fool

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@SuperVintageFlowers]

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[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@odnarlo]

I also am a huge fan of his work and the classical studies.

[@stevecarnes3541]

Perhaps...Love will eventually win. Orpheus and Eurydice are together for eternity.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Hopefully. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@tomato1040]

Obviously, Orpheus turned around but HE=mc2 didn't turn her around on his trip 👣as his own MUSE=mc2 ECK🗣️🎸🎶 still stills all of the Rock💎'n Rolling Stones 🎺👂right to the rib🩻bones!

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👍🏽🙂

[@GK-4444]

I have an antique Statue of black stone with me found from Afghanistan. How can I send u the picture of it. I want to know it's origin etc ?

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Hi! Unfortunately we won't be able to help you as we're not trained to identify historical artefacts.

[@GK-4444]

Ok thank you.

[@Ell_Thales]

This story is connected with the three day descent in the underworld of Sumerian Goddess Innana. Your ego is totally absent for three days, thus you are dead for three days (“Katabasis”), and you bring a grieving revelations (“sparagmos”) from the abyss. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabasis en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparagmos

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

There are lots of similarities found in various world myths. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasvieth578]

It’s more or less the story in the Bible of Lot and his wife

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

There are lots of similarities between different myths and Biblical stories. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@AndyKaknes]

Have you ever seen the movie Black Orpheus released in 1959?

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

I personally haven't. Do you recommend it?

[@AndyKaknes]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia Yes. This movie is an absolute masterpiece. It plays out tales of Orpheus and Eurydice in what was, at the time, modern day Brazil during Carnival. There is some mixing of the African (Yoruba - Ifa) religion with the Ancient Hellenic tales as well. This movie is what inspired many American Jazz musicians to visit Brazil and led to the development of Bossa Nova which is a mix of Jazz & Samba music. This movie is a must see.

[@persianfantasy2070]

;)

[@amanda1989]

Maybe it was Eurydice who asked Orpheus to turn around

[@humanityneedstowakeup.5220]

Hi, Just like to inform you of a song, it's called Like Orpheus by a band called Orphaned land and a vocalist from a band called Blind guardian, powerful just like the story

[@osirisblue9415]

Thracian not Greek

[@anne.aka.demeter]

I seriously don't know why you get so little likes! These videos are amazing! I watch them with a ton of joy and excitement! Greek mythology is my obsession, I actually don't know why I didn't subscribe early er! 🏺🏛️💘