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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- ruler of stars
Meaning
Selene is addressed as ἀστράρχη at IX.10, a feminine noun for a ruler of stars. Its -η ending belongs to this feminine formation; it should not be silently replaced by masculine ἀστράρχης. The title connects her lunar presence to authority over the surrounding celestial lights.
Places to read
- Hymn IX · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἀστράρχη
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. IX.10