Orpheus charming the animals
Orpheus charming the animals
Roman mosaic discovered at Blanzy-les-Fismes (Aisne), 4th century
Orpheus provides a link between the human, animal and supernatural worlds, through the magic of his music. Animals, being supremely sensitive to sounds, becoming his willing slaves. The purpose of the cult of Orpheus is to liberate the soul by the grace of music, acknowledging in doing so the influence that each has on the other.
Orpheus charming the animals
Roman mosaic discovered at Blanzy-les-Fismes (Aisne), 4th century
Orpheus provides a link between the human, animal and supernatural worlds, through the magic of his music. Animals, being supremely sensitive to sounds, becoming his willing slaves. The purpose of the cult of Orpheus is to liberate the soul by the grace of music, acknowledging in doing so the influence that each has on the other.