He is actually not a Greek God. He is included in mythology as a tale of the god's having control over death and the weakness of one's will to overcome. He was a musician and a poet. He promised Hades he would play in hell for eternity if only he could bring back his wife Eurydice.
That should be Eurydice.
Oprheus is not a greek god opheus wife died and he went to hades to retreve her but hades told him if he looked back she would disappear and have to stay in the underworld as they were leaveing he didnt bieleve she was behind him he looked back saw her and she disappeared.
You refer to Orpheus, the legendary Thracian musician and poet, not a God, who was allowed to lead his dead wife Eurydice out of the underworld and back to life, provided he did not look back at her, a provision he was unable to fulfill.
From my understanding, no. He was a (greek) hero and a good musician who went down to the underworld to rescue his wife, but failed.
Orpheus was a great musician, his playing moved not only animals and plants but even rocks and the elements. He was the son of the muse Calliope. His father was either Apollo or the river god Oeagrus (depending on source).
Orpheus is not a Greek god: he is a mortal, as he died.
The harp is Orpheus' instrument.
Apollos, the Greek god, had several children in Greek mythology including Orpheus, Asclepius, and Aristaeus. Orpheus is known for his musical talent, Asclepius is the god of medicine and healing, and Aristaeus is associated with agriculture and beekeeping.
The only Orpheus i know in greek mythology is the son of Apollo and the Muse Calliope, bu he was not a God
no but there is a street named Orpheus Place in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Orpheus.
He is the son of the Thracian river god Oeagrus. no he's not he is the son of Apollo the god of the sun
Orpheus was from Greek mythology.
Orpheus's father was Apollo, the Greek god of music, light, and prophecy. In some versions of the myth, he is also said to be the Thracian king Oeagrus. Apollo bestowed musical talent upon Orpheus, making him a legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology.
Orpheus is not a god he is a mortal son of one of the Muses
I should know this, im greek; easy question: These three: Asclepius, Troilus, Aristaeus.
Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and prophecy, had several children, including Orpheus, the legendary musician; Asclepius, the god of medicine; and Orpheus, the hero who went on a quest to find his love in the underworld. Additionally, Apollo was associated with the Muses, who were considered his daughters in some traditions.