The Myth of Orpheus

The cycle of Orphic myths has provided a rich source of symbolic and narrative imagery for later artists, both ancient and modern. The singing severed head motif may be a late addition to the canon, as it isn't attested in classical times. Modern works like Cocktow's Orphic Film Trilogy or the Bad Seeds album The Liar of Orpheus are just representative samples of the ongoing fecundity of these stories.