CLAS 1020 Lecture 9: Exam 3 Lecture Notes - Orpheus
23 May 2016
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When orpheus" wife (eurydice) was about to marry, a serpent bit her ankle and she died. Orpheus mourned her - went to the underworld (passing the portal taenarian) Talked to the king and persephone (he wanted to see his wife) His music made phantoms weep (everyone in the underworld was listening) They gave her to him but he cannot look at her until he left the underworld. He looked at her (in love) afraid she might falter/eager to see her (they were near to the end) Stayed near the styx for 7 days near the river no food. 3 years he lived without a woman (everyone wanted him though - he wants young men instead) His wife was swimming and a viper killed her. Entered taenarian - deepest portal of dis. He talked to the rule - his song reached all souls of the blessing of light" - they all came to listen.
