Orpheus was venerated throughout the ancient Hellenised world as a heroic, civilizing benefactor for humankind. Greeks of the Classical age venerated Orpheus as the greatest of all poets and musicians, capable of charming birds, fish and even inspiring trees and rocks to dance.

Orpheus was one of the few heroes to visit the Underworld and return, having charmed even the powers of Hades. Nathaniel Goldberg captured Erin Heatherton, AJ Abualrub and Bev Moore in ‘Orpheus Descending’ for the Spring/Summer issue of GQ Style.