Eurydice
Natalie Haynes tells stories of Eurydice, whose rescue from the Underworld was bungled by Orpheus. With Professor Llewelyn Morgan.
Natalie Haynes tells stories of Eurydice, whose rescue from the Underworld was bungled by her lover Orpheus. How has her story been uncovered from sources that no longer exist? Eurydice is chased by a sex-pest at her wedding, trips on a snake and is killed by its venom. Orpheus charms Persephone with his music into allowing him to attempt a rescue from Hades, but on the journey back he must promise not to look behind him, to check Eurydice is following. Just as they are about to step into the light, he looks back, and his gaze is what kills Eurydice the second time.
With Professor Llewelyn Morgan and music from Sarah Gabriel and Sarah Angliss.
Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery
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- Sun 31 May 2020 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sat 6 Jun 2020 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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