52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame
Myths and Legends
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Orpheus and Eurydice
Hades said that orpheus could take eurydice, but she would only return to her living form when the sunlight touched her and hades had a little game. If she made it to the sunlight without looking back, they could resume their life together. No matter what tricks or darkness they were up against, orpheus wouldn't look back until they hit the sunlight. They were going to do this. Ok, so we don't have any idea what song he played, but we do know that none of the creatures of the underworld gave them any problems on their way out. That was just different enough that Orpheus wouldn't have to pay royalties.
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