Orpheus: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Orpheus means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: Isles of WonderOrpheus of Greek mythology.—Professor Max Müller, in order to support the solar myth theory, derives the name from “Ribhu” or “Arbhu”, of the Rig Veda, an epithet of Indra; Indra being said to be one of the names of the Sun (cf. Comparative Mythology).
Source: archive.org: The Classic Myths in English LiteratureMax Milller, however, identifies Orpheus with the Sanskrit Arbhu (ṛbhu), used as a name for the Sun (Chips 2 : 127).
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Full-text: Eurydice.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Orpheus; (plurals include: Orpheuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Savitri and Orpheus: A Comparative Study < [April - June 1976]
Black Orpheus Unveiled: A note on African Writing in English < [January - March 1977]
The Longer Poems of O. P. < [January – March, 1984]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XIV - The different degrees of perfection < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter XI - Triads or triples or tripartite om in trinitarian systems < [The om tat sat]
The Buddha and His Teachings (by Narada Thera)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter VIII < [Book I - Kathāpīṭha]
Narayaniya (Narayaneeyam) (by Vishwa Adluri)
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
The horse in Vedic literature (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]