From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- twin
Meaning
The Kouretes are also called heavenly twins in Olympos (XXXVIII.23). The phrase is another designation applied to the invoked group. It should not silently replace their surrounding names or settle every question about the group’s membership.
Places to read
- Hymn XXXVIII · Line 23Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
δίδυμοι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXXVIII.23