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What did Apollo give to Orpheus?
a Lyre
What was Orpheus´gift made off?
Turtle shell
True or false: "Orpheus was married to a wood nymph."
True
What was Orpheus wife´s name?
Eurydice
Why did Orpheus´wife die?
Because a poisonous snake bit her ankle.
What type of songs did Orpheus play after his wife died?
Sad songs
Why did Orpheus go to the underworld?
To find his wife.
What is the name of the underworld´s god?
Hades
Who is Persephone?
Hades´wife.
Who is Cerberus?
A fierce three-headed guard dog.
What did Orpheus find at the entrance of the cave?
Cerberus
What did Orpheus do to face Cerberus?
He played his instrument.
What happened to Cerberus when Orpheus played his instrument?
He fell asleep
How did Orpheus managed to convince Hades about setting Eurydice free?
He played passionately on his lyre.
What was Hades condition to let Eurydice go?
Orpheus could not look back at her until they were out of the underworld.
True or false: " Orpheus obeyed Hades´condition."
False
