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1. Depending on the legend, it is said that Orpheus's father could either be the Thracian King, Oeagrus, or the God Apollo himself. In either case, who was Orpheus's birth mother?
2. Although Orpheus inherited many musical talents, for which instrument is he most well-known?
3. When Jason and the Argonauts were ready to set sail in search of the Golden Fleece, Orpheus was invited to join the crew on their journey. He accepted the offer and became a very helpful contributer to Jason's quest. Whenever the shipmates became overworked or angry, Orpheus would strike a tune on his prized instrument that would soothe even the most agitated of the Argonauts. As the trip continued, the crew was faced with a dangerous situation which Orpheus resolved. To which situation am I referring?
4. Little more is known about Orpheus's past before he met his beautiful wife. They fell madly in love and were married at once. What was the name of Orpheus's sweet maiden?
5. Unfortunately, the bride and groom's bliss was short-lived. The day of their wedding, after the ceremony, Orpheus's love was frolicking in the meadow with her bridesmaids when she was killed by a poisonous snake. Now, can you tell me what type of snake it was that killed Orpheus' true love?
6. Orpheus' grief was so overwhelming that he could not endure the pain of his loss. He was determined to somehow get his wife back. He decided the best way to do this was to travel to the Underworld and plead with Hades. Orpheus made the dangerous journey out of love for his wife, and when he entered the fearsome gates of the Underworld, past the river Styx, Orpheus played the most charming song that wooed over Hades himself. Who in the Underworld was not soothed by Orpheus' song?
7. After hearing the enchanting music Orpheus had so desperately played, Hades decided to allow Orpheus to take Eurydice under one condition. What was that one condition?
8. To Orpheus' great despair, he could not successfully complete Hades' requirement, and lost his love to the Underworld for a second time. He begged Hades for a second chance. Did the Lord of the Underworld allow Orpheus back into the world of the dead?
9. Orpheus was so miserable that he'd lost his wife again, that he refused to associate with any person. He spent his remaining days playing his music among only the trees, rivers, and rocks. Finally, Orpheus was killed by a group of women. Who were these frenzied women?
10. These women were merciless to poor Orpheus! How was he slain?
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