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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- bind, fetter
Meaning
Sleep binds bodies with fetters never forged of bronze (LXXXV.4). The verb presents immobilizing power, while the explicit denial of metal keeps the restraint figurative rather than a description of physical shackles.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXXV · Line 4Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
δεσμεύων
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXXV.4