Orpheus

What was the greatest strength of Orpheus? What was his weakness?

What effect did Orpheus' music have on people and gods?

Why did Orpheus decide to rescue his wife from the underworld?

Why did Orpheus look back to see if Eurydice was following him?

What reasons might the gods have for allowing Orpheus and Eurydice to be reunited?

Explain why the gods gave a condition to Orpheus and to his bride to return to earth.

What main characteristics of this text makes it a myth?

To whom does he owe his talent? Why was he able to win the sympathy of the gods?

In what situations were the gods willing to help humans?

Does the story reveal certain realities about Greeks? What are these?