: a poet and musician in Greek mythology who almost rescues his wife Eurydice from Hades by charming Pluto and Persephone with his lyre
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Further north, Orpheus Island also offers a collection of family-friendly amenities and activities.
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Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Cygnus has been associated with more than one legendary swan – one is the form Zeus took to seduce Leda (mother of the twins represented by Gemini) and the other is the form Orpheus was given after being murdered, with the constellation [placed in the sky near Lyra, his Lyre.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 24 July 2025
Most importantly, the songs were catchy and moving, from Hades’ bassy crooning to Orpheus’ haunting boy voice.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
According to Greek and Roman legend, Lyra is a harp, or Lyre, given by the god Apollo to the famous poet and musician Orpheus.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Dismembered by the Sisters of the Frenzy, Orpheus pleaded for death, but Dream refused him.
—Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 July 2025
Cress Sprout Extracts and Orpheus Flower Extracts aid in toning, firming and boosting skin luminosity.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Because the Orpheus stuff cuts even deeper with him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 July 2025
The myth of the goddess Eurydice, in Greek mythology the wife of Orpheus, is a compelling one for Ziegler.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Cygnus has been associated with more than one legendary swan – one is the form Zeus took to seduce Leda (mother of the twins represented by Gemini) and the other is the form Orpheus was given after being murdered, with the constellation [placed in the sky near Lyra, his Lyre.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 24 July 2025
Most importantly, the songs were catchy and moving, from Hades’ bassy crooning to Orpheus’ haunting boy voice.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
According to Greek and Roman legend, Lyra is a harp, or Lyre, given by the god Apollo to the famous poet and musician Orpheus.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Dismembered by the Sisters of the Frenzy, Orpheus pleaded for death, but Dream refused him.
—Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 July 2025
Cress Sprout Extracts and Orpheus Flower Extracts aid in toning, firming and boosting skin luminosity.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Because the Orpheus stuff cuts even deeper with him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 July 2025
The myth of the goddess Eurydice, in Greek mythology the wife of Orpheus, is a compelling one for Ziegler.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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“Orpheus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Orpheus. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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