From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- yield, give way
Meaning
The deep-flowing water of the untiring sea gives way in Pan’s cosmic setting (XI.14). The verb expresses yielding within the account of his encompassing power, in contrast with the earth’s firm support in the preceding line.
Places to read
- Hymn XI · Line 14Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
εἴκει
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XI.14