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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- relief; resting-place; source of repose
Meaning
Eileithyia is relief for the soul at II.10, and Health is relief for mortals at LXVIII.7. In each case the goddess herself is designated as a source or resting-place of comfort. The noun thus differs in emphasis from ἀνάπαυσις, the rest or cessation that a deity provides.
Places to read
- Hymn II · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἀνάπαυμα
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. II.10; LXVIII.7