Eurydice & The Journey of the Soul

The fate of Eurydice is one of the most tragic stories in Greek mythology. She was a nymph, married to the musician Orpheus, whose melodies bridged the realms of the living and the dead.

Eurydice died shortly after her wedding to Orpheus, as she was bitten by a poisonous snake. Her soul was taken to the underworld, leaving Orpheus devastated.

Orpheus decided to bring Euridice back from the underworld. He traveled down to Hades and Persephone and played his lyre so beautifully that the gods of the underworld were moved to tears. They agreed to let Eurydice return to the land of the living - but on one condition - Orpheus could not turn to look at her.

But Orpheus could not keep this promise. Just as they were approaching the light, he turned around to see if Eurydice was still following him. In the same moment she was lost forever, as Orpheus could not challenge Hades - and Persephone - a second time.

Euridice's Earrings