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• What is the real name of the Roman author Ovid?

  Publius Ovidus Hase
• What is the main theme of Ovid's Metamorphoses?

  The history of the world from creation to Julius Caesar
• How many myths does Metamorphoses cover?

  Over 250 myths
• Who are the main characters in the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice?

  Orpheus and Eurydice
• What is the relationship between Orpheus and Eurydice?

  They are husband and wife
• Who is Proserpina in the myth?

  Queen of the Underworld, daughter of Ceres and wife of Pluto
• What role does Apollo play in Orpheus's life?

  Apollo is Orpheus's father and teaches him music
• What gift did Calliope give to Orpheus?

  The gift of song
• How did Orpheus become the most powerful musician?

  Through the combination of his lyre playing and singing
• What was Orpheus's song said to be able to do?

  Enchant anyone who heard it, including gods, humans, and animals
• What role did Orpheus play in the quest for the golden fleece?

  He saved the crew from the Sirens with his song
• Where did Orpheus and Eurydice live?

  Pimplela, a small town in the valley below Mount Olympus
• Who became obsessed with Eurydice?

  Aristaeus, a minor god of bee-keeping and agriculture
• How did Eurydice die?

  She was bitten by a viper
• What was Orpheus's reaction to Eurydice's death?

  He gave up music and stopped playing his lyre
• Who intervened after a year of Orpheus's grief?

  Apollo
• What did Apollo suggest Orpheus do to bring Eurydice back?

  To go to the Underworld
• Through which location did Orpheus enter the Underworld?

  Through Cape Tainaron in the Peloponnese
• What did Orpheus use to persuade Cerberus and Charon?

  The power of his music and song
• What condition did Hades and Persephone place on Orpheus for Eurydice's return?

  He must not turn around to look at her until they are both out
• What caused Orpheus to turn around and look at Eurydice?

  His doubt and worry about her following him
• What happened when Orpheus turned around to look at Eurydice?

  She was swept back into the Underworld
• How did Orpheus react after losing Eurydice a second time?

  He entered a second period of grief and refused to take another wife
• Who ultimately killed Orpheus?

  The Thracian women, the Ciconians, followers of Dionysus
• What was the outcome of Orpheus's death?

  He was finally united with Eurydice