Explained vocabulary

Woodland-loving — δρυμοχαρής

δρυμοχαρής

drymokharēs

The Nymphs delight in thickets while nourishing many and increasing growth (LI.13).

From the book

The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns

Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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English renderings
woodland-loving

Meaning

The Nymphs delight in thickets while nourishing many and increasing growth (LI.13). Their affection for woodland is integrated with their life-supporting activity rather than merely indicating a remote dwelling.

Places to read

  1. Hymn LI · Line 13Read the word in its hymn.

Attested forms

δρυμοχαρεῖς

Occurrence inventory

1 in total. LI.13

Consequential readings

AV077_01

Lexical references

LSJ δρυμοχαρής (n28484)