orpheus

• Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant un musicien et poète légendaire qui tenta de ramener sa femme Eurydice des enfers.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to a legendary musician and poet who attempted to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Mythological musicianB2formal

   A legendary figure in Greek mythology, renowned as a master musician and poet who could charm all living things and even stones with his music.

   Orphée, musicien mythologique

   • Orpheus descended into the underworld to retrieve his beloved wife, Eurydice.
   • His music was so beautiful that it could tame wild beasts.
   • The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is a classic tale of love and loss.