They say he was so talented that when he played music and started to sing, rocks would roll towards him just to be closer. When his love was killed by a snake on the day of their wedding and taken down to the underworld and when he entered (which no mortal had even done), his singing seduced all the wicked creatures to pause even cry. Cerberus acted like an eager puppy and let him pass. So you would think in light of getting a 1 on 1 meeting with Hades, the grand poobah of eternal pain and torture whose own spouse after hearing Orpheus sing pleaded with him to allow Eurydice back to life and exit the underworld. You would think when Hades said ok just as long as you walk out without ever looking back at her while she is behind you, that that should not be difficult for a guy like Orpheus.
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I was pulling for him at least the first time.
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But recently reread the story and realized Hades understands humankind better than humankind does. He can tell Kellyanne Conway, Jared Kushner, and Kanye West will never get out the door or put another way they’ll always have to pretend they don’t see how Trump shits on Women, Jews and Blacks. A no brainer to see this after spending a few eons in the underworld.