English dictionary
Orpheus
/'/O/rf/i//@/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The famous mythic Thracian poet, son of the Muse Calliope, and husband of Eurydice. He is reputed to have had power to entrance beasts and inanimate objects by the music of his lyre.
Source: webster1913