Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek myth)

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In Greek mythology, Orpheus descended into the underworld (Hades) to retrieve his dead wife Eurydice, charming the gods with his music.

Appearance

Mentioned once in Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name.

Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name

Season 5 · Episode 10 · S05E10

“Tonight when Orpheus descends into hell, I'll be there waiting for him with a fruit basket!”
— Niles

From the same episode and category.

“This lunch is a culinary Hindenberg.”

“Yes, this is the hardest roll since Hamlet!”

“Yes, and what is a spongy biscotti but an unwelcome trespasser into Madeline territory?”

“These biscotti represent an all-time low. Chalky aftertaste, inelegant aroma, spongy!”