From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- valiant; mighty; forceful
Meaning
Herakles and Kronos are each addressed as a mighty Titan, beside other terms for great strength (XII.1; XIII.2). The adjective contributes forcefulness or valour to those direct addresses. It is not a separate noun for a warrior or an independently named Titan.
Places to read
- Hymn XII · Line 1Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἄλκιμε
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XII.1; XIII.2