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Would people today enjoy the music of Orpheus?

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The Orpheus myth has taken on new meanings as it's been retold and reimagined in art, music, dance, and literature. ... Indeed, he was the first of the Thracian people to transfer his love to young boys, and enjoy their brief springtime, and early flowering, this side of manhood. read more

I could see Jusus liking indie artists or coffee shop singers (that do not have inappropriate songs) because they are humble and appreciate what they do. For more famous artists, I think he would like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, or any other artist that writes clean music and are good people. read more

Moreover, many operas, songs and plays have been composed to honour these two great lovers who tragically lost the chance to enjoy their love. The story of Orpheus and Eurydice has been told in many versions with a few differences between them. The earliest account comes from Ibycus (circa 530 BC), a Greek lyric poet. read more

But Orpheus' music was so sweet and so moving that it softened the steel hearted heart of Hades himself. Hades gave permission to Orpheus to bring Eurydice back to the surface of the earth to enjoy the light of day. There was only one condition--Orpheus was not to look back as he ascended. read more

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