From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- ask; request
Meaning
The speaker says αἰτοῦμαι, “I ask,” while entreating Death with sacrifices and prayers (LXXXVII.11). The middle form presents the speaker’s own request. It does not depict Death demanding payment, and its force depends on the surrounding appeal for a favourable response.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXXVII · Line 11Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
αἰτοῦμαι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXXVII.11