Orphee
Description
On certain evenings, the constellation of Lyra is visible in the skies. Following Orpheus' death, Zeus placed the constellation in the sky, as a tribute to the greatest poet and musician in Greek mythology. Watched over by the muses from birth, Orpheus' talent enchanted nature, both trees and animals alike. A brave young man, Orpheus left with Jason's crew on board the Argo, to conquer the Golden Fleece. But what poets and artists remembered most about the myth of Orpheus was his passionate love story with the beautiful Eurydice. Having been bitten by a snake, Eurydice was condemned to join the kingdom of the dead. A distraught Orpheus followed her, and thanks to his lyre, managed to convince the Couple of the Underworld, Hades and Persephone, to give him back his wife. They accepted on one condition: that Orpheus should leave the Underworld followed by Eurydice, but that on no account should he turn round to look at her. An ordeal like no other.
Runtime
25 min 49 sec
Series
Subjects
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
Similar Films
Daedalus and Icarus. A Shattered Dream
The Odyssey
Ancient Greek heroes. The journey home from Troy. The Odyssey
Dionysus. An Outsider In The City
Tartarus. The Damned Of The Earth
Prometheus bound
In search of myths & heroes. Jason & the Golden Fleece
Appollon
Zeus In Love
Hermes. The Impenetrable Messenger
In search of history. The Greek gods
Medea. Murderous Love
The Age of the Heroes
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts