From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- gentle-minded; kindly in disposition
Meaning
Eileithyia is addressed as gentle-minded immediately after being called the saviour of women and lover of children (II.3). The compound locates gentleness in her disposition, fitting the childbirth assistance being sought. It is more specific than a general compliment to beauty or gracious appearance.
Places to read
- Hymn II · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἀγανόφρον
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. II.3