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In 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, legendary musician and prophet.
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Orpheus is a hero in Greek mythology. When he played his lyre the world would sway to the music. It was noted he could charm mortals, Gods and even stones with his music.
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Mar 19, 2020 · 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.
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Aug 8, 2006 · From the 6th century BC onwards, Orpheus was considered one of the chief poets and musicians of antiquity, and the inventor or perfector of the lyre. By dint of his music and singing, he could charm the wild beasts, coax the trees and rocks into dance, even arrest the course of rivers.
Orpheus ( Greek: Ορφεύς; pronunciation: ohr'-fee-uhs) [1] is a figure from Greek mythology called by Pindar "the minstrel father of songs." [2] . His name does not occur in Homer or Hesiod, though he was known by the time of Ibycus (c. 530 B.C.E. ). [3]
