From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- sevenfold-shining
Meaning
The Stars oversee seven-shining zones while roaming the air (VII.8). The number and radiance qualify the zones, not a claim that exactly seven stars are invoked.
Places to read
- Hymn VII · Line 8Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἑπταφαεῖς
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. VII.8