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`We own defeat; go forth to the upper world, yet by this appointed doom--fare thou as comrade behind thy husband, and thou, look not back upon thy wife until bright day shall have revealed the gods of heaven, and the opening of Spartan Taenarus shall be at hand.' - Hades

Seneca, Hercules Furens 569 ff (trans. Miller) (Roman tragedy C1st A.D.)

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What was Orpheus mistake that broke his vow to Hades?

Orpheus turned to look back upon Eurydice to be sure Hades had kept his word (when Hades had told him not to do so).


Do You Think Hades Was Fair To Orpheus and Eurydice?

I think Hades was fair, as he allowed Orpheus to bring Eurydice back to the land of the living. Personally, I don't think Hades does that for every person he meets. It was Orpheus's fault for turning back.


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Who went to the underworld to get his lover from hades?

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When Hades hears Orpheus's music he what?

When Hades hears Orpheus's music, he is deeply moved by its beauty and emotional depth. The enchanting melodies stir feelings within him, prompting a rare moment of compassion. Touched by Orpheus's love for Eurydice, Hades ultimately allows Orpheus to take her back to the living world, but with the condition that he must not look back at her until they reach the surface.


Why did hades first agree to return eurydice to orpheus?

Hades initially agreed to return Eurydice to Orpheus as a test of Orpheus's love and faith. He was intrigued by Orpheus's extraordinary musical talent, which had the power to move even the hearts of the dead. By allowing Orpheus to retrieve Eurydice, Hades sought to see if Orpheus would trust in the conditions set forth and not look back at her until they reached the surface. This agreement reflects the themes of trust, love, and the trials that often accompany them in mythology.


What hero used music to get his loved one from Hades?

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Maker of Beautiful music who charmed the king and queen of hades?

Orpheus.


Whom did orpheus seek to bring back from hades?

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The flute player that tried to get his wife back from hades?

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Where is the setting for Orpheus and Eurydice?

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