# Orpheus — The Eclogues character guide

> Orpheus in The Eclogues by Virgil.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Not Thracian Orpheus

**First appearance:** 0003-pastoral-iv-pollio

## Who they are

The mythical musician, mentioned as a singer of surpassing skill.

## In the story

### [Pastoral IV: Pollio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eclogues_se/chapters/pastoral-iv-pollio)

Mentioned as a legendary singer whose skill would be surpassed by the poet's praise of the child.

### [Pastoral VI: Silenus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eclogues_se/chapters/pastoral-vi-silenus)

Referenced as the Thracian bard whose singing was heard with deep silence on Haemonian hills.

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