The sources and significance of the Orpheus myth in<i>Musica Enchiriadis</i>and Regino of Prüm's<i>Epistola de harmonica institutione</i>
Susan Boynton
Throughout history, the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has taken on connotations its specific cultural contexts. Interpreters have invested figure with symbolism to suit their own rhetorical purposes. Each retelling emphasised certain elements make it conform intended meaning. In all accounts story, is a musician who charms animals inanimate objects his song. fifth century B.C., death wife, Eurydice, attempt rescue her from underworld became part mythographic tradition. According best-known version this persuades inhabitants return him, but then loses when he looks back at her, violating rule imposed by underworld.
Early Music History