In Greek mythology, Orpheus (/ ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, [2][3][4][5] legendary musician and prophet.

Orpheus 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.

2025年2月28日 · Orpheus, in Greek mythology, 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).

2023年6月30日 · Orpheus, 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 and Eurydice is one of the most famous myths in Ancient Greek mythology, telling the story of Orpheus' descent in the Underworld after his dead beloved, Eurydice.

2020年3月19日 · Orpheus is a figure from ancient Greek mythology, most famous for his virtuoso ability in playing the lyre or kithara. His music could charm the wild animals of the forest, and even streams would pause and trees bend a little closer to hear his sublime singing.

2022年9月10日 · Orpheus of Greek mythology was no god. He wasn’t a king, either. He was a hero, but not the Heraclean kind. Orpheus was a renowned bard from ancient Thrace that played a mean lyre. And his story, complicated and sad as it is, still inspires the devoted artists and romantics of today.

2022年1月10日 · Orpheus 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.

2024年12月9日 · 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.

2009年7月28日 · The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the most well-known and cherished Greek myths. It is a story of profound love, intense passion, and the inherent fragility of human hope. Orpheus was the son of Apollo, god of music and the sun, and Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry. Apollo gifted his son a lyre and taught him to play.