Orpheus and Eurydice

"Though he lived on earth some say that he came of divine lineage. He was the son of the king of Thrace and the goddess Calliope."

Based on the quote, what do you think is meant that Orpheus had "divine" family?

• Orpheus was worshipped as a deity.
• His family background included a god or goddess.

• Orpheus was a god himself.
• Orpheus had divine powers.

What was the symbol of power in the story?

• Harp

• Thrace

• Golden Fleece

• Winged Ram

Who did Orpheus fall in love with and marry?

• Jason

• Eurydice

• Calliope

• Apollo

What happened to Eurydice in the meadow?

• She was bitten by a snake

• She was attacked by wild beasts

• She fell into the underworld

• She got lost in the woods

What could have saved Eurydice from the snake bite?

• Orpheus calling for help

• Orpheus playing his harp

• Orpheus singing a song

• Orpheus reciting a poem

Where did Eurydice go after she died?

• Earth

• Mount Olympus

• Underworld

• Heaven

What evidence does the text give to suggest or tell us that Orpheus is possibly the world's best harp player? Explain your answer!

Based on the text so far, what do you think Orpheus's "Call to Adventure" will be? (Take a guess!)