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Greek mythological figure
Shrines containing purported relics of Orpheus were regarded as oracles. Several etymologies for the name Orpheus have been proposed. A probable suggestion
Orpheus
Ancient Greek legend
mythology, the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek: Ὀρφεύς, Εὐρυδίκη, romanized: Orpheus, Eurydikē) concerns the tragic love of Orpheus of Thrace, located
Orpheus_and_Eurydice
1959 film by Marcel Camus
Orpheus Seasons Samba With Rap". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 October 2018. Black Orpheus at IMDb Black Orpheus at Rotten Tomatoes Black Orpheus at
Black_Orpheus
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Orpheus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Orpheus was a legendary figure in Greek mythology, chief among poets and musicians. Orpheus may also
Orpheus_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
Orpheus is a 1959 film directed by Marcel Camus. Black Orpheus may also refer to: Black Orpheus (album), a 2003 album by Keziah Jones Black Orpheus (magazine)
Black Orpheus (disambiguation)
Black_Orpheus_(disambiguation)
1950 French film by Jean Cocteau
Poet (1930) and Testament of Orpheus (1960). Set in contemporary Paris, the film is a variation on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and is partially
Orpheus_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
The Lyre of Orpheus may refer to: The lyre belonging to the legendary Greek figure Orpheus The Lyre of Orpheus (novel), a novel by Robertson Davies Abattoir
The_Lyre_of_Orpheus
Opéra bouffon by Jacques Offenbach
Orpheus in the Underworld and Orpheus in Hell are English names for Orphée aux enfers (French: [ɔʁfe oz‿ɑ̃fɛʁ]), a comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach
Orpheus_in_the_Underworld
Greek religion, The Gaze of Orpheus is derived from the antiquarian Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. In the story of Orpheus, the poet descends to the
The_Gaze_of_Orpheus
Musical by Anaïs Mitchell
Eurydice searches for food and firewood, urging Orpheus to finish his song ("A Gathering Storm"). Orpheus continues working on his song ("Epic II"), as
Hadestown
American rock band
Kathi Taylor, also performed for many years in New England as Orpheus Reborn. Orpheus is an American rock band best known for its string of soft rock
Orpheus_(band)
Welsh male voice choir
The Morriston Orpheus Choir (Welsh: Côr Orpheus Treforys), based in Morriston, near Swansea, Wales, is a male voice choir, one of the best-known in the
Morriston_Orpheus_Choir
Play written by Jean Cocteau
rather loosely, adapted the play to the better known film Orpheus (1950). The scene is Orpheus and Eurydice's home in Thrace. There is a mirror on the left
Orpheus_(play)
Wife of Orpheus in Greek mythology
ry.dí.kɛː]) was a character in Greek mythology and the wife of Orpheus, whom Orpheus tried to bring back from the dead with his enchanting music. Several
Eurydice
1957 turbojet aircraft engine family by Bristol Siddeley
serial number two up capable of using two Orpheus engines (as an alternative to four American units). The Orpheus version ... is fully competitive in performance
Bristol_Siddeley_Orpheus
London-based organisation that supports young musicians in early stages of their careers
Way of Water. Orpheus Sinfonia's patrons are Sir Antonio Pappano and Dame Judi Dench. In 2023 Orpheus announced the launch of its Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation
Orpheus_Sinfonia
2020 video game
exploration capsule named Little Orpheus; he was never heard of again until he reappeared in 1965, noting that he had lost Little Orpheus and was taken into custody
Little_Orpheus
1960 French film
and The Testament of Orpheus. New York: Viking Studio, 2001, ISBN 0-670-89258-0 Testament of Orpheus at IMDb Testament of Orpheus an essay by Jean Cocteau
Testament_of_Orpheus
List of ships with the same or similar names
Several ships have borne the name Orpheus after Orpheus, an Ancient Greek musician, poet and prophet: Orpheus (1794 ship) was launched at Chester in 1794
Orpheus_(ship)
2023 studio album by John Mellencamp
elegant Orpheus Descending". Reviews > Classic Rock. Louder Sound. Retrieved August 20, 2023. Badgely, Aaron (June 16, 2023). "John Mellencamp – Orpheus Descending"
Orpheus_Descending_(album)
Sonnet cycle by Rainer Maria Rilke
The Sonnets to Orpheus (German: Die Sonette an Orpheus) are a cycle of 55 sonnets written in 1922 by the Bohemian-Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926)
Sonnets_to_Orpheus
Faculty woodwind quintet at Brigham Young University
Orpheus Winds is the faculty woodwind quintet at Brigham Young University (BYU). Orpheus Winds was formed in the 1970s at Brigham Young University by one
Orpheus_Winds
German opera and music theatre magazine
ORPHEUS – Oper und mehr (until April 2017: ORPHEUS – das MusikTheatermagazin) is a bimonthly special interest magazine from Germany that deals with opera
Orpheus_–_Oper_und_mehr
Symphonic poem by Franz Liszt
Etruscan vase depicting Orpheus, then extols civilizing effect on humanity. This reference to the ennobling effect of Orpheus and his art may have been
Orpheus_(Liszt)
Australian melodic death metal band
Orpheus Omega are a melodic death metal band from Melbourne, Australia. Originally called Orpheus, the band changed their name to Orpheus Omega on April
Orpheus_Omega
New Orleans Mardi Gras organization
Krewe of Orpheus is a New Orleans Mardi Gras super krewe and social organization. Orpheus is a musically themed krewe taking its name from Orpheus of Classical
Krewe_of_Orpheus
1957 play by Tennessee Williams
(September 26, 1989). "'Orpheus' Descends With An Overacted, Miscast Version". Chicago Trubune. Retrieved February 1, 2017. "Orpheus Descending" (1989) on
Orpheus_Descending
List of ships with the same or similar names
the Royal Navy have been named HMS Orpheus. Orpheus was the magical father of songs in Greek mythology. HMS Orpheus (1773) was a modified Lowestoffe-class
HMS_Orpheus
1986 opera by Harrison Birtwhistle
story by starting at A and going through B to C, The Mask of Orpheus explores the Orpheus myth in a number of directions at once, examining the various
The_Mask_of_Orpheus
2026 film
Eurydice searches for food and firewood, urging Orpheus to finish his song ("A Gathering Storm"). Orpheus continues working on his song ("Epic II"), as
Hadestown:_The_Musical
Collection of 87 ancient Greek hymns
works), which marks the collection as a work of Orpheus. In antiquity, literary works were attributed to Orpheus as a way of attaching to them a special kind
Orphic_Hymns
Roman artworks depicting Orpheus
Orpheus mosaics are found throughout the Roman Empire, normally in large Roman villas. The scene normally shown is Orpheus playing his lyre, and attracting
Orpheus_mosaic
2004 studio album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
/ The Lyre of Orpheus". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 8 March 2012. "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus". Mojo (131):
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus
Abattoir_Blues_/_The_Lyre_of_Orpheus
American physician (1826–1903)
number of notable books: Everts, M.D., Orpheus (1885). Overwork As Related To Insanity. Everts, M.D., Orpheus (October 1886). Common Errors: Theoretical
Orpheus_Everts
November 15, 2019. The narrative Orpheus Alive is a re-imagining of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, casting Orpheus as a woman and Eurydice as a man
Orpheus_Alive
1990 American TV series or program
Vanessa Redgrave in 'Orpheus': Matching Artistic Sensibilities New York Times. 25 September 1989 Stubbs, Imogen (6 March 2010). "Orpheus Descending". The
Orpheus_Descending_(film)
1989 American film
Shredder Orpheus is a 1989 film by Robert McGinley that has later become a cult classic, based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It was Amy Denio's
Shredder_Orpheus
bourgeoisie and social conventions. The journal was named Orpheu after the Greek mythological character Orpheus, the musician who had to travel from the world of
Geração_de_Orpheu
British naval corvette (sank 1863)
HMS Orpheus was a Jason-class Royal Navy corvette that served as the flagship of the Australian squadron. Orpheus sank off the west coast of Auckland
HMS_Orpheus_(1860)
Ancient planet that collided with the Earth
Theia (/ˈθiːə/ THEE-uh) is a hypothesized ancient planet in the early Solar System which, according to the giant-impact hypothesis, collided with the proto-Earth
Theia_(hypothetical_planet)
American singer-songwriter (born 1951)
title to be Orpheus Descending. "The name of the new record is Orpheus Descending," Mellencamp told the audience. "Do you guys know who Orpheus was? He was
John_Mellencamp
Australian actor (born 1993)
Away star Orpheus Pledger's alleged horror attack is revealed in CCTV footage". news.com.au. Retrieved 23 April 2024. "Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger
Orpheus_Pledger
2009 studio album by Marc Almond
Orpheus in Exile, also known as Orpheus in Exile: Songs of Vadim Kozin, is the fourteenth solo studio album by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond
Orpheus_in_Exile
Austrian poet and writer (1875–1926)
collections: Duino Elegies (Duineser Elegien) and Sonnets to Orpheus (Die Sonette an Orpheus), a semi-autobiographical novel The Notebooks of Malte Laurids
Rainer_Maria_Rilke
Japanese manga series
The Window of Orpheus (オルフェウスの窓, Orufeusu no Mado), also known as Orpheus no Mado or Das Fenster von Orpheus, is a Japanese shōjo manga and historical
The_Window_of_Orpheus
West African literary journal (1957–1975)
Black Orpheus: An Anthology of New African and Afro-American Stories, which was published in Lagos, London, Toronto, and New York. Black Orpheus was highly
Black_Orpheus_(magazine)
Irish actor
role as Tommy in the RTÉ One series Love/Hate (2010–2014). He appears as Orpheus in the 2024 Netflix series Kaos, and plays Commander Noah Pierson in the
Killian_Scott
Species of fish
Squalius orpheus, the Thracian chub or Orpheus dace, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the daces, Eurasian
Squalius_orpheus
Irish actor (born 1995)
BBC One series The Other Bennet Sister (2026). He originated the role of Orpheus in the West End production of Hadestown. Finn was born and raised in Dromina
Dónal_Finn
2018 studio album by Hermit and the Recluse
Recluse - Orpheus Vs. The Sirens - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 18, 2020. Richards, M.T. (August 29, 2018). "Hermit and the Recluse Orpheus vs. the
Orpheus_vs._the_Sirens
British rock band
formed by Rodney Orpheus, Paul Dillon, and Andy Booth in 1980 in Leeds, England. The current line-up still features original members Orpheus, Dillon, and
The_Cassandra_Complex_(band)
Tabletop role-playing game
of Orpheus. It is, however, tied with Wraith: The Oblivion, White Wolf's previous game dealing with the afterlife; some of the events in Orpheus are
Orpheus_(role-playing_game)
Apollo asteroid
3361 Orpheus during its trajectory to asteroid 65803 Didymos but later cancelled.[clarification needed] "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: 3361 Orpheus (1982
3361_Orpheus
1762 opera by Christoph Willibald Gluck
Orphée et Eurydice; English: Orpheus and Eurydice) is an opera composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck, based on the myth of Orpheus and set to a libretto by
Orfeo_ed_Euridice
1974 German musical film by Horst Bonnet
Orpheus in the Underworld, German title: Orpheus in der Unterwelt, is a 1974 musical comedy film directed by Horst Bonnet [de] produced by the DEFA film
Orpheus in the Underworld (film)
Orpheus_in_the_Underworld_(film)
Monthly modernist magazine in Kingdom of Italy (1932–1934)
Orpheus was a modernist monthly journal in Milan, Italy, between 1932 and 1934. Although it was a short-lived periodical, it significantly contributed
Orpheus_(magazine)
Comics character
Orpheus is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He first appears in Batman: Orpheus Rising (October 2001), and
Orpheus_(DC_Comics)
American chamber orchestra
premiered original works, Orpheus rotates musical leadership roles for each work. Performing without a conductor, Orpheus presents an annual series at
Orpheus_Chamber_Orchestra
Inventor of new type of life jacket following the Titanic disaster
unusual first name is bound up with HMS Orpheus on which her teenage brother, Henry Newman, was a seaman. The Orpheus was carrying British soldiers on their
Orpheus_Beaumont
Set of ancient Greek and Hellenistic religious beliefs
named after the legendary poet-hero Orpheus, who was said to have originated the Mysteries of Dionysus. However, Orpheus was more closely associated with
Orphism
1947 neoclassical ballet by Igor Stravinsky
important role for the harp in Orpheus. This has a long tradition in classical music, in which the character of Orpheus is associated with that instrument
Orpheus_(ballet)
1962 studio album by Vince Guaraldi
title on the cover and downplaying the original Black Orpheus theme. Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus was released in April 1962. Original pressings displayed
Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus
Jazz_Impressions_of_Black_Orpheus
National park in Australia
Orpheus Island National Park is a national park on Orpheus Island, in North Queensland, Australia. The Aboriginal (possibly Nyawaygi) name for the island
Orpheus_Island_National_Park
English actor (born 1991)
nominations are those for Best Actor at the BBC Audio Drama Awards (2016, for Orpheus and Eurydice) and Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTA Awards (2014, for
Nico_Mirallegro
Muse of epic poetry
Muses". Calliope had two famous sons, Orpheus and Linus, by either Apollo or King Oeagrus of Thrace. She taught Orpheus verses for singing. According to Hesiod
Calliope
American humorist (1836–1901)
he had never heard of Orpheus C. Kerr or his Papers, Lincoln responded, "anyone who has not read them is a heathen." The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers (1862;
Robert_Henry_Newell
1989 film by Phillip Noyce
Collins as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl Paula Hudson-Brinkley as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl Sharon Cook as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl Malinda Rutter as 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Dead_Calm_(film)
2010 studio album by Anaïs Mitchell
same name, follows a variation on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, where Orpheus must embark on a quest to rescue his wife Eurydice from the
Hadestown_(album)
Radio station in Moscow, Russia
Radio Orfey (Russian: Радио Орфей) ("Radio Orpheus") is a Russian radio station broadcasting classical music from studios in Moscow. Its programmes –
Radio_Orpheus
Yale University a capella group
Society of Orpheus and Bacchus, also known as the SOBs, is an a cappella singing group from Yale University. Founded in 1938, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus
The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus
The_Society_of_Orpheus_and_Bacchus
Species of beetle
species Onthophagus orpheus: Onthophagus orpheus canadensis (Fabricius, 1801) Onthophagus orpheus orpheus (Panzer, 1794) Onthophagus orpheus pseudorpheus HOWDEN
Onthophagus_orpheus
American singer and minstrel show impresario (1858–1900)
Orpheus Myron McAdoo (January 4, 1858 – July 17, 1900) was an American singer and minstrel show impresario. He toured extensively in Britain, the Cape
Orpheus_McAdoo
American-French actress (1934–2008)
singer and dancer. She is best remembered for her role in the film Black Orpheus (1959) by Marcel Camus. Born on a farm near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of
Marpessa_Dawn
Species of butterfly
Cheritra orpheus is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It was described by Cajetan Felder and Rudolf Felder in 1862. It is found in the Philippines
Cheritra_orpheus
Israeli television series
in the Netherlands under the title Project Orpheus. In 2025, Amazon announced it was writing drama Orpheus Project based on the Israeli series. It was
Temporarily_Dead
Brazilian athlete and actor (1931–2008)
(1963) Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus) (1959), Orpheus Hevesi, Dennis (September 5, 2008). "Breno Mello, 76, Star of 'Orpheus,' Dies". The New York Times
Breno_Mello
Collection of songs by Henry Purcell
published in 1700 in emulation of Orpheus Britannicus'. A later engraver, Benjamin Cole (fl 1740–1760), printed as Orpheus Britannicus a seemingly unrelated
Orpheus_Britannicus
the post-Yugoslav period, because of Slavic Orpheus. 2012: Theatrological books edition "Slavic Orpheus" began in Macedonia, which has published the
Slavic_Orpheus
Colombian-American actor and singer (born 1989)
Flash and other Arrowverse-related projects. Additionally, he starred as Orpheus in the Broadway production of Hadestown. Valdes was born in Cali, Colombia
Carlos_Valdes_(actor)
8th episode of the 1st season of Poker Face
"The Orpheus Syndrome" is the eighth episode of the American murder mystery comedy-drama television series Poker Face. The episode was written by lead
The_Orpheus_Syndrome
2004 single by Ash
computer game." "Orpheus" was also released as a DVD. It contained "Orpheus" and "Tinseltown" as audio tracks, the music videos for "Orpheus" and download
Orpheus_(Ash_song)
American progressive band
Reviews". www.mwe3.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18. "Orpheus Nine". ProgStock 2018. Retrieved 2026-04-18. Orpheus Nine - Transcendental Circus, 2017-09-09, retrieved
Orpheus_Nine
13th episode of the 1st season of The Killing
Who Killed Rosie Larsen". TV Guide. Retrieved March 7, 2012. "Orpheus Descending" at AMC "Orpheus Descending" at IMDb "Orpheus Descending" at TV Guide
Orpheus Descending (The Killing)
Orpheus_Descending_(The_Killing)
American professional wrestler
Federation (WWF), where he was renamed "Henry Orpheus Godwinn" (the initials spelling "H.O.G."; his middle name "Orpheus" was never said on television) and given
Henry_O._Godwinn
Choir in Wellington, New Zealand
Orpheus Choir Wellington". SOUNZ. Centre for New Zealand Music Trust. Retrieved 10 November 2022. Thomson 1991, p. 103. "Our music director". Orpheus
Orpheus_Choir_of_Wellington
to-and-fro done, Orpheus reached St Helena on 8 October and arrived at the Downs on 23 November. The reason for the to-and-fro was that Orpheus supported the
Orpheus_(1794_ship)
French actor and painter (1925–1995)
as Cégeste, a reckless young vanguard poet whose sudden death triggers Orpheus's journey into the Underworld. Surrounded by seasoned, towering figures
Édouard_Dermit
Association football club in Greece
population of İzmir (Greek: Σμύρνη), under the name of "Orpheus Music and Sports Club". In 1893, some Orpheus members keen on sports formed a separate organization
Panionios_F.C.
Portuguese-language song by Luiz Bonfá and Antônio Maria
the melody may also be called "Carnival", "Theme from Black Orpheus", or simply "Black Orpheus" in the US. All versions of foreign texts were written by
Manhã_de_Carnaval
Frigate of the Royal Navy
toward Cape May and began chase, followed by Orpheus. Early on the morning of 29 June 1776, Kingfisher and Orpheus resumed chase. Nancy, to evade capture of
HMS_Orpheus_(1773)
American pianist and composer (1927–2013)
Finnegans Wake by James Joyce, and a set of "Variations" on the 1858 opera Orpheus in the Underworld. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Shirley was a promising
Don_Shirley
Location in Greek mythology
condition – Eurydice would have to follow behind Orpheus and he could not turn around to look at her. Once Orpheus reached the entrance, he turned around, longing
Greek_underworld
1988 single by David Sylvian
(1987). The song evokes the myth of Orpheus. All songs written by David Sylvian European 7" single (VS 1043) "Orpheus" – 4:46 "Mother and Child" – 3:09
Orpheus_(David_Sylvian_song)
God in Greek mythology
musical characterization. Perhaps the most famous of the Orpheus operas is Offenbach's satiric Orpheus in the Underworld (1858), in which a tenor sings the
Pluto_(mythology)
4th episode of the 7th season of Stargate SG-1
episode "Orpheus 3.3" of his old show 21 Jump Street and the Ancient Greek legend that it drew influence from of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus' journey
Orpheus_(Stargate_SG-1)
Snyder) is an old friend of Dr. Orpheus who seeks to find the philosopher's stone and a cure for AIDS. Unlike Twilight and Orpheus, he appears less serious about
List of The Venture Bros. characters
List_of_The_Venture_Bros._characters
Swan Hellenic replaced it with Minerva. Orpheus was decommissioned in 1998 and scrapped in 2000. "Orpheus (5243762)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved
MV_Munster_(1947)
Mythical character, father of Orpheus
Polymnia were the parents of Orpheus and Linus. He married Calliope close to Pimpleia, Olympus. The sisters of Orpheus are called Oeagrides, in the sense
Oeagrus
King of Ephyra in Greek mythology
the Roman poet, makes reference to Sisyphus in the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Orpheus descends and confronts Hades and Persephone, he sings a song
Sisyphus
1988 novel by Robertson Davies
effort to mount an operatic production. "The Lyre of Orpheus | ISBNdb". isbndb.com. Retrieved 2025-04-07. The Lyre of Orpheus at the Internet Book List
The_Lyre_of_Orpheus_(novel)
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
Boy/Male
American, Australian, French, German, Greek, Jamaican
Beautiful Voice; Son of Apollo; The Darkness of Night
Male
Italian
Italian form of Greek Orpheus, ORFEO means either "deprived" or "darkness."
Boy/Male
Greek
Son of Apollo.
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
Wife of Orpheus.
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Greek, Latin
Wide Justice; Wife of Orpheus
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
Male
Norwegian
Danish and Norwegian form of Old Norse Friðþjófr, FRIDTHJOF means "peace-thief."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of the numerous places, for example in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Gloucestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Shropshire, and Suffolk, so called from Old English stÅw, a word akin to stoc (see Stoke), with the specialized meaning ‘meeting place’, frequently referring to a holy place or church. Places in Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Staffordshire having this origin use the spelling Stowe, but the spelling difference cannot be relied on as an indication of locality of origin. The final -e in part represents a trace of the Old English dative inflection.Americanized form of various like-sounding Jewish surnames.A John Stowe settled in Roxbury, MA, and took the freeman’s oath in 1634.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Shapley in Chagford, Devon.
Boy/Male
Indian
Rare, Precious
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lion
Boy/Male
Indian
Flame, Blaze
Boy/Male
Indian
Victorious peace
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Teutonic
Lives in the Beautiful Glen
Girl/Female
Hindu
Garden
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
A Scholar of Baghdad who Wrote Books on the Quran and Related Subjects; Abu Al-hasan; Had this Name
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
ORPHEUS
n.
The Muse that presides over eloquence and heroic poetry; mother of Orpheus, and chief of the nine Muses.
n.
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.
a.
Pertaining to Orpheus; Orphean; as, Orphic hymns.
a.
Of or pertaining to Orpheus, the mythic poet and musician; as, Orphean strains.