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A Song for the Underworld: The Story of Orpheus and Eurydice
Long ago, when gods and heroes walked the earth in triumph and tragedy, true love and epic deeds were set among the stars…
In the ancient land of Greece, at a time when kings warred and the people suffered, the Fates fixed their timeless eyes upon the son of a muse, and his story inspired hope and beauty in a ravaged world.
Raised by the daughters of Zeus in the shadow of Mount Olympus, Orpheus is filled with a love of the world, of creation, and of song. Wherever he goes, whatever he does, he inspires mortals, birds, beasts, and even the Gods with his music. He is blessed with a humility and unmatched skill that make him the greatest musician of the age.
However, when the god Apollo tells Orpheus that he has more to learn, the young man leaves the safety of his home to wander the world in search of his destiny. Having travelled alone into the vast northern forests of Thrace, Orpheus discovers that elusive gift granted to few mortals or gods: True Love.
In the love and friendship of the nymph, Eurydice, Orpheus comes to understand one of the greatest mysteries of the world. He is inspired in all things, and his music reaches unimagined heights of beauty.
But the Fates can be cruel, the world barbarous, and the greatest gifts given, including love, can be taken away.
When Eurydice’s light is suddenly extinguished from Orpheus’ life, the musician must make a choice. He can live a life without his only love and let the world tear itself to pieces, or he can make a journey that would terrify even the bravest of heroes to rescue his love and bring her back into the light.
Will Orpheus be able to cross the dark plains of the Underworld and bring Eurydice back? Or will he lose his soul, and his love, for daring to challenge the Fates?
The only way he can succeed is to plumb the depths of his deepest emotions and play like he has never played before…
A Song for the Underworld is an epic retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology. It is the third book in the Mythologia fantasy series by #1 best selling author and historian, Adam Alexander Haviaras.
If you enjoy books by Madeline Miller, Stephen Fry, or the series Blood of Zeus and Troy: Fall of a City, then you will love the Mythologia series.
Read A Song for the Underworld today and experience the greatest love story of the ancient world!
In the ancient land of Greece, at a time when kings warred and the people suffered, the Fates fixed their timeless eyes upon the son of a muse, and his story inspired hope and beauty in a ravaged world.
Raised by the daughters of Zeus in the shadow of Mount Olympus, Orpheus is filled with a love of the world, of creation, and of song. Wherever he goes, whatever he does, he inspires mortals, birds, beasts, and even the Gods with his music. He is blessed with a humility and unmatched skill that make him the greatest musician of the age.
However, when the god Apollo tells Orpheus that he has more to learn, the young man leaves the safety of his home to wander the world in search of his destiny. Having travelled alone into the vast northern forests of Thrace, Orpheus discovers that elusive gift granted to few mortals or gods: True Love.
In the love and friendship of the nymph, Eurydice, Orpheus comes to understand one of the greatest mysteries of the world. He is inspired in all things, and his music reaches unimagined heights of beauty.
But the Fates can be cruel, the world barbarous, and the greatest gifts given, including love, can be taken away.
When Eurydice’s light is suddenly extinguished from Orpheus’ life, the musician must make a choice. He can live a life without his only love and let the world tear itself to pieces, or he can make a journey that would terrify even the bravest of heroes to rescue his love and bring her back into the light.
Will Orpheus be able to cross the dark plains of the Underworld and bring Eurydice back? Or will he lose his soul, and his love, for daring to challenge the Fates?
The only way he can succeed is to plumb the depths of his deepest emotions and play like he has never played before…
A Song for the Underworld is an epic retelling of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology. It is the third book in the Mythologia fantasy series by #1 best selling author and historian, Adam Alexander Haviaras.
If you enjoy books by Madeline Miller, Stephen Fry, or the series Blood of Zeus and Troy: Fall of a City, then you will love the Mythologia series.
Read A Song for the Underworld today and experience the greatest love story of the ancient world!
- GenresGreek MythologyMythology
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2021
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About the author
Adam Alexander Haviaras
27 books19 followersAdam Alexander Haviaras is a writer, blogger and historian. He is the author of the Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series, The Carpathian Interlude historical horror series, a new series entitled Mythologia, and an upcoming novel set during the ancient Olympics, Heart of Fire.
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Adam has studied ancient and medieval history and archaeology at the University of Toronto, Canada, and St. Andrews University, Scotland. He lives with his wife and children in Toronto where he is currently writing another ground-breaking work of historical fiction.
If you like ancient history and fiction set in Greece or the Roman Empire, Greek and Roman mythology, or stories like Gladiator, Pompeii, and The Mists of Avalon, then you'll love Adam's books.
Adam is always happy to connect with readers, writers and those who love history in general. You can find him on Twitter (@AdamHaviaras), Google+, on the Eagles and Dragons Facebook page, or on Instagram (@adam_haviaras)
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Get a FREE book when you sign-up for Adam's Eagles and Dragons Newsletter by clicking here: http://eaglesanddragonspublishing.com...
In addition to a FREE book, Eagles and Dragons subscribers will be the first to receive new book releases and blog posts, enter contests, and get first access to other new products.
Join thousands of other readers and share your common love of ancient history and historical fiction with the rest of the Eagles and Dragons Legion!
Adam has studied ancient and medieval history and archaeology at the University of Toronto, Canada, and St. Andrews University, Scotland. He lives with his wife and children in Toronto where he is currently writing another ground-breaking work of historical fiction.
If you like ancient history and fiction set in Greece or the Roman Empire, Greek and Roman mythology, or stories like Gladiator, Pompeii, and The Mists of Avalon, then you'll love Adam's books.
Adam is always happy to connect with readers, writers and those who love history in general. You can find him on Twitter (@AdamHaviaras), Google+, on the Eagles and Dragons Facebook page, or on Instagram (@adam_haviaras)
Most of all, don't forget to sign-up for the Eagles and Dragons Newsletter here: http://eaglesanddragonspublishing.com...
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March 14, 2024
A recounting of the tragic live story of Orpheus and Eurydice. I was only familiar with the couple because of Hadestown and it was interesting to learn about the true roots of the story, even if I couldn’t pronounce a single Muses’ name. Or most of the God’s names tbh. In my head I had to scold myself for reading it as Eur-ih-dice instead of Eur-idd-ih-cee. Regardless, the whole book had me longing for a love I’ve never known. Also have we learned nothing from the Bible? You never look back!
January 3, 2024
Woah. Just gonna have to let that story settle a bit. Got hit with the feels big time after finishing this one. Amazing.
July 13, 2025
Adam's writing is beautiful <3
September 12, 2025
Underwhelmed. Which is quite disappointing — Orpheus and Eurydice is my favorite Greek myth.
October 14, 2025
Why is it so sad?
Wait for me, I’m coming.
Wait for me, I’m coming.
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