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{{Youmay|the legendary Greek figure|[[Orpheus (ship)|Orpheus]], a frigate during the 18th century}} | |||
[[File:ACOd-mural-Orpheus.jpg|thumb|150px|A 5th century BCE mural featuring Orpheus]] | |||
'''Orpheus''' was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. | |||
==Legend== | |||
Orpheus lost his love, {{Wiki|Eurydice}}.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Afterwards, according to legend, Orpheus was dismembered by a group of [[Thrace|Thrakian]] [[Maenad|women]] and his corpse was taken to the sea. His head and lyre reached the island of [[Lesbos]], where the residents constructed a [[Tomb of Orpheus|tomb]] for him in the southern [[Ancient Pearl|region]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / [[Historical Locations#Lesbos|Lesbos]]: Tomb of Orpheus</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In some stories, Orpheus is counted among the [[Argonauts]]. | |||
*The mural featuring Orpheus is based on the {{Wiki|File:Reconstruction_of_Nekyia_by_Polygnotus.JPG|reconstruction}} of [[Polygnotos]]' ''{{Wiki|Nekyia}}''. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
OrpheusStatue.jpg|A statue in Orpheus' tomb | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{c|artwork only}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Individuals]] | |||
[[Category:Greeks]] | |||
[[Category:Poets]] | |||
[[Category:Musicians]] | |||
[[Category:Argonauts]] | |||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | |||
[[Category:Oracles]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:54, 22 April 2025
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Orpheus was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in Greek mythology.
Legend[edit | edit source]
Orpheus lost his love, Eurydice.[1] Afterwards, according to legend, Orpheus was dismembered by a group of Thrakian women and his corpse was taken to the sea. His head and lyre reached the island of Lesbos, where the residents constructed a tomb for him in the southern region.[2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- In some stories, Orpheus is counted among the Argonauts.
- The mural featuring Orpheus is based on the reconstruction of Polygnotos' Nekyia.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A statue in Orpheus' tomb
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (artwork only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Lesbos: Tomb of Orpheus