Explained vocabulary

Libation, poured offering — ἐπιλοιβή

ἐπιλοιβή

epiloibē

Hephaistos is summoned to well-hallowed libations (LXVI.10).

From the book

The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns

Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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English renderings
libation, poured offering

Meaning

Hephaistos is summoned to well-hallowed libations (LXVI.10). The plural names offerings that constitute the occasion of the invitation, not a metaphorical flowing of divine power.

Places to read

  1. Hymn LXVI · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.

Attested forms

ἐπιλοιβάς

Occurrence inventory

1 in total. LXVI.10

Lexical references

LSJ ἐπιλοιβή (n40080)