@gallochii4raa._: In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a gifted musician and poet, famous for playing the lyre so beautifully that animals, trees, and even rocks were moved by his music. He fell deeply in love with Eurydice, and they were soon married. Shortly after their wedding, Eurydice was bitten by a snake and died. Heartbroken, Orpheus decided to travel to the Underworld to bring her back. Using the power of his music, he charmed the rulers of the Underworld, Hades and Persephone. Moved by his love and sorrow, they agreed to let Eurydice return to the world of the living on one condition: Orpheus had to walk in front of her and not look back until they had both reached the surface. As they were nearing the exit, Orpheus became anxious and uncertain that Eurydice was still following him. Unable to resist, he turned around to look at her. At that very moment, Eurydice disappeared forever, returning to the Underworld. Orpheus was left alone, grieving the loss of his beloved for the rest of his life. #fyp#orpheusandeurydice#greekmythology#greece

weronika :

I love being nerdy enough

Admaioram :

I think its one of the greatest love ever shown in myths

chei 🜼 :

Because it wouldn't be Orpheus if he didn't look back

harissaa_x :

A dear friend and me always debate on their story. I find it deeply touching as loving is to look back; in a crowd to make sure they’re still behind you even though you hold their hands, but she affirms that if Orpheus loved Eurydice enough, he would have fought his own desire to see her and so would have saved her. I love both version of our understanding, because it results in two things needed for love: to care but also to make concessions of our individual desires. Idk if that makes sense, I’d love to see what people think of this

𖡼.𖤣𖥧 𓆏 charly.𖤣𖥧𖤣𖥧 :

Before meeting you my favorite myth was Dafne and Apollo, now that you've lost me my favorite myth is Orpheus and Eurydice.

Unstable :

Love is so blind sometimes

🪷 :

well a dude brought me on a theatre play ab this myth on our first date to then tell me he’s avoidant and has commitment issues on the second (fr he hadn’t ever had a gf) but yeaaa it’s a no from me 😭😭

kakadu0 :

hear me out...amor and psyche.

Lyn :

may I ask, if turning back was against their deal, then why did you say "love is to turn around"? I just don't know this story 😭

tayla :

“Orpheus was stupid for looking back” him looking back was the very act of love

aliaeee :

but my fav myth will forever be psyché and eros

★Papa.Smerf★ :

I AM NERDY ENOUGH!!

StygianShrub :

my point of view is that Orpheus was just a dumb man that couldn't do one single thing that was in the rule worst story ever

Kaj🅰️ Orlik :

MY FAVORITE

Not your average :

I miss him so much

gringo loco :

★Giulia ★ :

amore mio

enchantersnightshade169 :

"Perhaps he makes a choice. He chooses the memory of her. That's why he turns. He doesn't make the lover's choice, but the poet's."

azraelaa_fr :

Im mad that he turned around tho

username_038292715 :

And I think gods knew that, they knew he would turn around so they made it the only rule. In the end gods appear understanding even if love is to turn around

𝓼𝓵𝓮𝓮𝓹𝔂𝓱𝓮𝓭𝓰 :

But if he didnt they would be together forever so whats the point😔