The ancient figure known for their journey to the underworld is Orpheus. A legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology, Orpheus ventures into the Underworld to retrieve his wife, Eurydice, after her untimely death. His enchanting music captivates Hades and Persephone, allowing him to seek her return. Orpheus’s journey signifies the power of love and artistic expression, highlighting themes of loss and redemption. However, his tragic mistake of looking back at Eurydice before exiting symbolizes the fragility of hope and the inevitable nature of death.