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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- pastoral; of goatherds
Meaning
The Nymphs are associated with goatherding at LI.12, alongside pastures, wild animals and splendid fruit. The adjective places them within a pastoral landscape and its activities. It does not call the Nymphs goats or identify their bodily form.
Places to read
- Hymn LI · Line 12Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
αἰπολικαί
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LI.12