From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- fragrant; sweet-smelling
Meaning
The nymphs are fragrant virgins at LI.11, alongside white clothing and welcome breezes. The adjective supplies a sensory quality of the divine company. It does not name an incense or substitute for the hymn’s separate directions concerning offerings.
Places to read
- Hymn LI · Line 11Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
εὐώδεις
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LI.11