Myth in the Mojave
Do you like to hear a good story? Are you interested in learning how the old myths and stories shape contemporary life? Myth in the Mojave was created and hosted by cultural mythologist, storyteller, teacher, and activist Dr. Catherine Svehla. Find new content under the new name, "Myth Matters." Thanks for listening and keep the mystery in your life alive.
Myth in the Mojave
To Hell and Back: The Greek Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
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Catherine Svehla, PhD
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Season 7
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Episode 5
“It was an adventure much could be made of: a walk
On the shores of the darkest known river…”
---Mark Strand, from “Orpheus Alone”
The Greek myth of Orpheus, singer of sweet songs, and his beloved Eurydice, has inspired countless artists and lovers of all stripes. The version shared in this podcast is based on Ovid’s telling in Book X of the Metamorphoses.
This ancient story offers a view of the Greek underworld and underworld journey, and still has the power to move, inspire, and puzzle us with open questions about heroes, love, loss, death, and selflessness.