Orpheus

Orpheus: Myths Of The World is a collection of myths and legends from various cultures around the world, retold by Padraic Colum. The book focuses on the story of Orpheus, a legendary musician and poet from ancient Greek mythology, and explores how his story and character have been adapted and reimagined in different cultures throughout history. The book includes tales from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and other cultures, each with its own unique take on Orpheus and his journey. The stories in the book are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that help bring the myths to life. Overall, Orpheus: Myths Of The World is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and beloved figures in mythology, and a celebration of the rich diversity of storytelling traditions from around the globe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.