Orpheus

This article is about the legendary Greek figure. You may be looking for Orpheus, a frigate during the 18th century.

A 5th century BCE mural featuring Orpheus

Orpheus was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in Greek mythology.

Legend

Orpheus lost his love, Eurydice. Afterwards, according to legend, Orpheus was dismembered by a group of Thrakian women and his corpse was taken to the sea. His head and lyre reached the island of Lesbos, where the residents constructed a tomb for him in the southern region.

Trivia

• In some stories, Orpheus is counted among the Argonauts.
• The mural featuring Orpheus is based on the reconstruction of Polygnotos' Nekyia.

Gallery

A statue in Orpheus' tomb

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (artwork only)