The theme of love and loss in the myth of Orpheus revolves around the profound connection between Orpheus and his wife Eurydice. After Eurydice's untimely death, Orpheus descends into the Underworld to retrieve her, showcasing the lengths one would go for love. However, his inability to trust and his ultimate failure to keep her leads to tragic loss, emphasizing that true love requires not only devotion but also faith and resilience. This tale captures the essence of heartache and the eternal struggle against the power of death.