Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, a musician and poet who was the son of Apollo and the music lover Eurydice; in Roman mythology, a musician and poet who was the son of Apollo and the nymph Calliope.

“The tragic story of Orpheus, who tried to reclaim his wife from the underworld, has been retold in many art forms.”

2. proper noun

A musical composition or a poet who is inspired by Orpheus.

“The poem ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’ is a beautiful tribute to the tragic lovers.”