Definition of Orpheus

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Being
Derivative terms: Orphic

Definition of Orpheus

1. n. The famous mythic Thracian poet, son of the Muse Calliope, and husband of Eurydice. He is reputed to have had power to entrance beasts and inanimate objects by the music of his lyre.

Medical Definition of Orpheus

1. The famous mythic Thracian poet, son of the Muse Calliope, and husband of Eurydice. He is reputed to have had power to entrance beasts and inanimate objects by the music of his lyre. Origin: L. Orpheus, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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