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2 giorni fa · In Greek mythology, Orpheus (/ ˈ ɔːr f iː ə s, ˈ ɔːr f juː s /; Ancient Greek: Ὀρφεύς, classical pronunciation: [or.pʰeú̯s]) was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet.
8 lug 2024 · The Orphic Mysteries are a set of religious beliefs and practices rooted in ancient Greek mythology, centered around the mythical figure of Orpheus. Unlike the more public rituals of Greek polytheism, these mysteries were esoteric and reserved for initiates seeking a deeper understanding of existence and the cosmos.
3 giorni fa · Hayden White Rare Book Collection, University of California, Santa Cruz. [1] The Metamorphoses ( Latin: Metamorphōsēs, from Ancient Greek: μεταμορφώσεις: "Transformations") is a Latin narrative poem from 8 CE by the Roman poet Ovid. It is considered his magnum opus.
1 giorno fa · In the same decade, another French director would delve into the Orpheus theme: Marcel Camus’ Academy Award-winning Black Orpheus (1959) was an equally revolutionary film . Filmed in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival week, starring mostly Brazilian actors, and scored by groundbreaking jazz music, Black Orpheus breathed new lyrical life into the ancient myth.
4 giorni fa · In ancient Greek art, Nyx often appears alongside other celestial deities such as Selene, Helios and Eos, as a winged figure driving a horse-pulled chariot. Though of little cultic importance, she was also associated with several oracles. The name of her Roman equivalent is Nox.
28 giu 2024 · “Orpheus” by Vincent Lima is a heartfelt song that explores themes of loss and longing. Through its poetic lyrics and soul-stirring melody, the song takes listeners on a journey of emotional depth and introspection.
1 giorno fa · Opera North’s “Orpheus in the Underworld” exploited all of Jacques Offenbach’s delightful satire and beautiful music with fine voices and comic staging. Pictured are Sergio Manzo as Jupiter (disguised as a golden fly) and soprano Abby Brodnick as Eurydice. Photo by Dan Drye
