From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- drawn in contrary directions
Meaning
The Clouds are pulled in opposing directions by winds at XXI.5 while they rush with a clattering sound. The adjective describes physical traction and counter-movement. A specialized metrical use of the same word is not relevant to these wind-driven clouds.
Places to read
- Hymn XXI · Line 5Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἀντίσπαστοι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXI.5