The tragic hero known for his attempted rescue of his wife from the underworld is Orpheus. A legendary musician, Orpheus descends into the underworld to reclaim his beloved wife, Eurydice, who has died from a snake bite. His mesmerizing music captivates Hades and Persephone, the rulers of the underworld, who grant him permission to take Eurydice back to the living world. However, Orpheus's tragic flaw—his inability to trust—leads him to look back at her before they exit, causing him to lose her forever.