Part 1 The story begins with Hermes enjoying Orpheus's wonderful playing on the lyre. Suddenly Orpheus spots someone in the branches of the tree above him - it is Eurydice, the nymph (or spirit ...

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Overcome with grief, Orpheus descends to Hades to bring her back to life. With his magic lyre, he gains permission to take her home, if he will not look at her until they’ve returned to Earth.