Lego display marks 200 years since Roman discovery
According to the museum, the mosaic was discovered in either 1824 or 1825.Thanks to his musical talents, Orpheus was said to be able to charm everyone and everything, from gods and goddesses, to animals and stones.The mosaic shows animals flocking around him.
Emma Stuart, director of the Corinium Museum, said the Orpheus Trail explored the myth of Orpheus and his journey to the underworld."This is an exciting opportunity for our visitors to connect with Orpheus in a very contemporary way," she said.The Lego trail also features a figure of Orpheus' wife, Eurydice, who he tried to bring back from the dead with his music.
The museum has also launched new workshops for schoolchildren based on Greek and Roman myths, as part of the project.Project Orpheus is funded by a grant from the National Lottery Fund, and a series of events will take place throughout the year at the Corinium Museum, the Barn Theatre and New Brewery Arts.
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