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In Greek mythology, Orpheus ( / ˈɔːrfiːəs, ˈɔːrfjuːs /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet.
May 16, 2024 · Orpheus, ancient Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. His singing and playing were so beautiful that animals and even trees and rocks moved about him in dance. He became the patron of a religious movement based on sacred writings said to be his own.
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Jun 30, 2023 · 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.
Sep 10, 2022 · Learn about Orpheus, the legendary bard who could charm gods and men with his lyre and songs. Discover his tragic love story, his role in the Argonautic expedition, and his influence on the Orphic mystery cult.
Orfeu is a 1999 Brazilian romantic drama film directed by Carlos Diegues, and starring Toni Garrido, Patrícia França and Murilo Benício. Based on the play Orfeu da Conceição by Vinicius de Moraes, the film retells the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, setting it in the modern context of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival .
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Black Orpheus (Portuguese: Orfeu Negro [ɔɾˈfew ˈneɣɾu]) is a 1959 romantic tragedy film directed by French filmmaker Marcel Camus and starring Marpessa Dawn and Breno Mello. It is based on the play Orfeu da Conceição by Vinicius de Moraes , which set the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice in a contemporary favela in Rio de Janeiro ...
Orfeu. "Orfeu" retells the tale of the Greek mythical love affair between Orfeu and Euridice. In the film, Orfeu, a legendary musician and lyricist, is loved by all. His music is powerful...
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