Weird Word Wednesday- Orphic

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@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
March 13, 2019 10:12pm CST
"Orphic" is a new word to me. It has an interesting origin. Some definitions say that it means "relating to Orpheus or Orphism." I enjoyed learning about Greek mythology in high school and reading several of the well-known stories. I don't remember the legend of Orpheus though. I've included a link that tells the basics of the tale. Do any of you know much about Greek mythology?
The meaning, origin and history of the given name Orpheus
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
14 Mar 19
Wasn't Orpheus the god of the underworld? I don't think my Greek mythology knowledge extends much beyond that. Apart from Achilles. Was he Greek?
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
14 Mar 19
@BloggerDi Greek mythology was always my Achilles heel.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
14 Mar 19
@WorDazza Poifect!!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Mar 19
Never saw this word before.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
14 Mar 19
Thanks @JohnRoberts. I think it's a rare one!
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@Shavkat (139942)
• Philippines
14 Mar 19
It is nice to know a new word. Thanks for sharing it.
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@Shavkat (139942)
• Philippines
15 Mar 19
@BloggerDi You are welcome
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
14 Mar 19
Thank you @Shavkat.
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Mar 19
Some figures from Greek mythology. I like that word. With my imagination and writing every day always seeking new ideas, I believe my life has become rather orphic.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
14 Mar 19
Thank you @RasmaSandra. I hope you think it's a good thing that your life has become orphic.
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