Comparing Ovid's Orpheus And Eurydice Myth

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Unparalleled Love Ovid’s Orpheus and Eurydice myth is ultimately tragic for Orpheus’ impatient character lead their unparalleled love story into a tragical journey. Although half-god, his half-human persona has overtaken him as he looks back to Eurydice behind him on their hike from the Underworld. He hears her steps as he come out of the cave. His chest pounds fast. His eagerness to see her once more overwhelms him, hence he forgets Hades’ only condition; “He look not back or else the gift will fail” (Leeming 264). He thinks the gods make a fool of him. He lost his faith to the possibility of their love to a second chance. Of course, Eurydice is behind him but only as a shadow. She is a ghost since she is a dead nymph. She will be a complete …show more content…

Orpheus is a son of Greek god Apollo and the Muse, Calliope. His father gives him a lyre as a boy. He inherits his father’s extreme talent in music. His divinely gifted voice charms everyone who hears it. No enemies nor beasts; gods or mortals; nor tress or rocks can resist his charms. His talent is exceptional. His musical prowess gains him fame and respect from audiences near and far. On one of gatherings he attended where he sees the beautiful nymph Eurydice. Her unique beauty captures his heart. His melodious voice and appearance captivates her heart (Nobody can resist his charm, it's a gift). They could not separate from each other. Theirs is a perfect love and they decide to marry soon …show more content…

It won’t light up for some incomprehensible reason. In Ancient Greek, it’s a bad omen. The marriage is unlucky or bound to fail. It denotes a god or gods is not happy with the marriage and impedes a great celebration. “To Thessaly, but vain the summons proved”, can imply the Hymen doesn’t want to come bless the marriage because of a short notice. He is from Ciconian coast, eastern of Thrace.
He is to appear since no one can resist Orpheus’ voice. In “vain” could signify he is a narcissistic god of marriage. He envies Orpheus for his amazing musical talent; he gets what he wishes for and either he, could not resist his charms. To top it off, he marries the nymph of unique beauty and grace in no time. His “brandishing” insinuates rebellion against other gods for giving Orpheus, a half-god, half-human, with enormous power. “Grimmer end”, he poses threat on them by cursing their marriage. Though protected by gods, imposing curse on him can ruin his perfect

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