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Classical Mythology, 7th Edition - obinfonet: dia logou

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ORPHEUS AND ORPHISM: MYSTERY RELIGIONS IN ROMAN TIMES 357<br />

Orpheus, Eurydice, and Hermes. Marble relief, Roman copy of a Greek original of the fifth<br />

century B.c.; height 46V2 in. This panel was originally part of a parapet placed around<br />

the Altar of the Twelve Gods in the Agora at Athens. It shows the moment when<br />

Orpheus has looked back at Eurydice and they part forever. Hermes Psychopompos has<br />

his hand on Eurydice's wrist, ready to lead her back to the Underworld—a poignant contrast<br />

with the tender placement of Eurydice's left hand on her husband's shoulder. The<br />

names of the figures appear above them, Orpheus' being written right to left. (Museo<br />

Nazionale, Naples. Photograph Corbis-Bettmann.)

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