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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- tender; gentle; soft
Meaning
The Nymphs are tender at LI.13, while the sea goddess moves in gentle, tranquil courses at XXII.5. The adjective links bodily delicacy with mildness of motion without making them identical. Its marine use belongs to the calmer side of a goddess also capable of breaking great waves.
Places to read
- Hymn XXII · Line 5Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἁπαλαί; ἁπαλοῖσι
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XXII.5; LI.13