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Eurydice

Eurydice is a figure from Greek mythology, most notably known from the works of the poet Virgil and later Ovid. She was the wife of the legendary musician Orpheus, who attempted to bring her back from the underworld after her death from a snakebite. The name "Eurydice" is derived from the ancient Greek word εὐρύς (eurys, meaning "wide") and δίκη (dike, meaning "justice"), often interpreted as "she whose justice is wide." In Hebrew, the name can be translated as אורידיקה (Euridika). In Latin, it is Eurydice, and in French, it is Eurydice. The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has been a popular subject in Western art and music, symbolizing the power of love and the fragility of life. Eurydice's story is a poignant tale of loss and the limits of human endeavor, resonating through various cultural adaptations and retellings.