From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- arranging marriage
Meaning
Aphrodite is addressed as arranger of marriage between delight in festivities and motherhood of the Loves (LV.8). The epithet presents her as directing a human bond, not only inspiring an individual’s attraction.
Places to read
- Hymn LV · Line 8Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
γαμοστόλε
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LV.8