So what about Eurydice ( not me, the one in the story) Should there be a twist in the myth and a different ending? If so, what would that ending be? Reunion with Orpheus or a life with Tony ? Having re-read some of the Orpheus myth, thanks to the Wikipedia link, it looks like, other than being one of the Argonauts, where he out-sang the sirens, he was gay - at least after her, anyway. Various endings have him being killed by women for different reasons - either to do with religion or sexuality.
So the alternative plots relate to Tony finding out that his mistress (Aphrodite) had got it in for Calliope (Orpheus's mum) because of her judgement about Tony's time - and hired someone to bump Eurydice off, using a poisoned dart. This is against the rules ( Mortal Rights Act) so Tony tells the top gods and Eurydice is allowed to go back regardless. Who she ends up with is open to debate, I guess. Alternatively, there is a plot between Aphrodite and Hades about Calliope (again) to mess with Eurydice so Hades sets the wasp trap ( not in the myth, that one) which is against the rules, so she's allowed back.
Third option is that Hades did it alone to keep her down there either because he fancies her or our of revenge on Calliope (again) because he wanted Persephone all to himself. Also against the rules. Tony finds out and once again, she's allowed back.
Please tell me what you think - or should I just let her die and move on ?
Comments are always welcome. This assumes someone is actually reading this though...
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