Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet from Greek mythology, was known for enchanting gods, men, and even animals with the sound of his lyre. Son of the muse Calliope, his music had an almost magical power, capable of making rivers change course and trees bow down to listen to his melody. Orpheus lived one of the most tragic and fascinating love stories in mythology: his union with Eurydice.
Everything seemed perfect until Eurydice, fleeing from a pursuer, was bitten by a snake and died. Devastated, Orpheus decided to descend to the underworld to bring her back. With his sublime music, he managed to soften the hearts of Hades and Persephone, who allowed Eurydice to return to the world of the living — but with one condition: Orpheus could not look back at her until they had both left the underworld. Overcome by anxiety and love, he turned around too soon, and Eurydice disappeared forever, leaving Orpheus heartbroken.
After this irreparable loss, Orpheus spent the rest of his days playing his lyre and singing about his sorrow, until meeting a tragic end. His story is both a reminder of the transformative power of art and the fragility of love in the face of human limitations. Orpheus teaches us that sometimes, even the greatest talents and noblest gestures cannot change fate, but they leave an eternal mark on the memory of those who hear the story.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 315 g
Height: 22 cm
Length: 15 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
**Fragile product.
**Hand-painted, resulting in individual differences in color and weight.
