Eurydice (/ jʊəˈrɪdɪsiː /; Ancient Greek: Εὐρυδίκη 'wide justice', classical pronunciation: [eu̯.ry.dí.kɛː]) was a character in Greek mythology and the wife of Orpheus, whom Orpheus …

A snake bit Eurydice shortly after her marriage to Orpheus. She died, setting off the events of the famous “Orpheus and Eurydice” tale. Orpheus went into the Underworld to save Eurydice. He …

Eurydice was a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the daughters of the god Apollo. She was married to Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet. After their marriage, Eurydice was …

Oct 26, 2016 · Eurydice was a Greek nymph. She married Orpheus, a legendary poet and musician. She died tragically young, and her lover literally went to the end of the world and …

Sep 12, 2024 · Eurydice tragically died after being bitten by a snake on her wedding day to Orpheus.

Feb 28, 2025 · Following Eurydice’s death, Orpheus attempted to retrieve her from Hades, and that story forms the basis of one of the most popular Greek legends. Beyond her relationship …

Nov 26, 2019 · Eurydice died in the woods from a venomous snakebite and descended to the underworld. Orpheus was not the same person he was after Eurydice died. He no longer …

In any case, Eurydice died instantly, and her soul descended into the Underworld. When Orpheus found Eurydice’s body, he so mourned her death that, as Ovid says, he “filled the highs of …

Nov 22, 2024 · Orpheus, a gifted musician, falls deeply in love with Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. Their love story takes a tragic turn when Eurydice dies unexpectedly, leading Orpheus on a …

Eurydice (Greek: Εὐρυδίκη – from ευρύς eurys, "wide" and δίκη dike, "right, custom, usage, law; justice", literally "wide justice") was an Ancient Macedonian queen and wife of king Amyntas III …