Which came first, Orpheus and Euryidice or Lot?

Lot was the son of Abraham. Most sources place him in the Early Second Millennium BC, around 2000 to 1800 BC. read more

Orpheus and Eurydice The story of Orpheus and Eurydice is the ultimate tragic love story. Perhaps one of the most famous Greek myths, it has inspired many important painters, such as Peter Paul Rubens and Nicolas Poussin. read more

This myth would obviously not be so poignant (but just a moving love story) if Orpheus had not doubted that she would be behind him the whole way, and thus escape Hades. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more

Margaret Atwood's Orpheus and Eurydice Cycle (1976–86) deals with the myth, and gives Eurydice a more prominent voice. Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice likewise presents the story of Orpheus' descent to the underworld from Eurydice's perspective. read more