From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- guide, conductor, messenger
Meaning
The epithet addresses Hermes between intricate counsel and the name Argeiphontes (XXVIII.3). The edition’s guide conveys his conducting function. The nominative-shaped διάκτορος is used in direct address; its appearance should not prompt a fabricated verb or a confident derivation of the traditional title.
Places to read
- Hymn XXVIII · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
διάκτορος
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXVIII.3