The Magic Lyre, The Legend of Orpheus and Eurydice

The legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, one of the most famous and tragic of all Greek myths, takes on a surprise turn in Nanette J. Purcigliotti's retelling of this timeless myth, as Orpheus journeys to Hades to rescue his bride, Eurydice, by the magic of his music. After researching the myriad versions of this myth, she based her version on Ovid's "Metamorphoses, Book X" -acknowledging the primary source for authenticity. This myth, explored in various forms by filmmakers, musicians, and arti...