From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- nurturing growth; growth-fostering
Meaning
Nature and the Nymphs nurture increase in X.17 and LI.13. The compound attributes a fostering activity, not simply the condition of being well nourished or abundant. For the Nymphs it stands beside their nurture of many creatures, reinforcing their active provision for life.
Places to read
- Hymn X · Line 17Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
αὐξίτροφοί; αὐξιτρόφος
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. X.17; LI.13