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10 total sentences available.
Love will make men dare to die for their beloved. Of this Alcestis is a monument for she was willing to lay down her life for her husband and so noble did this appear to the gods that they granted her the privilege of returning to earth, but Orpheus, the son of Oeagrus, they sent empty away.
Source: tatoeba (7547793)
Orpheus was the son of Apollo and the Muse Calliope. He was presented by his father with a Lyre and taught to play upon it, which he did to such perfection that nothing could withstand the charm of his music.
Source: tatoeba (7547818)
Hymen had been called to bless with his presence the nuptials of Orpheus with Eurydice; but though he attended, he brought no happy omens with him. His very torch smoked and brought tears into their eyes.
Source: tatoeba (7547819)
Orpheus was permitted to take her away with him on one condition, that he should not turn around to look at her till they should have reached the upper air.
Source: tatoeba (7547833)
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Closest matches include apollo, artistic archetype, bard, erato, euterpe.
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