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Orpheus and Eurydice

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