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THE TALE OF ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE

Orpheus, is a gifted
musician, falls deeply in love
with Eurydice, and they
marry. Unexpected
happening, Eurydice dies
from a snake bite shortly
after their wedding.

Suffering from Eurydice’s death,


Orpheus decides to descend into
the Underworld to plead with
Hades and Persephone to bring
Eurydice back. Touched by his
music, they agree, with one
condition. Orpheus must lead
Eurydice out of the Underworld
without looking back until they
reach the surface.

As Orpheus and Eurydice walking, he


can't resist the urge to ensure she's
behind him, breaking the condition.
Tragically, Eurydice is pulled back into
the Underworld, lost forever.
Orpheus is left heartbroken, He tried
to go against fate but it resulted in a
very sad and permanent loss.

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