eurydice

/jʊərɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the wife of Orpheus, who was brought back from the dead by him but was taken back to the underworld before reaching the surface.

“Orpheus’s descent into the underworld to reclaim Eurydice is a classic tale from Greek mythology.”

Synonyms

  • Eurydice
  • Orpheus's wife