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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- fostering the seasons
Meaning
Helios fosters the seasons at VIII.10, and the Kouretes are asked to breathe favourably as season-fostering powers at XXXVIII.25. The compound connects sustaining activity with recurring growth and time. Its two settings do not require equating the Kouretes with the sun.
Places to read
- Hymn VIII · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ὡροτρόφε; ὡροτρόφοι
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. VIII.10; XXXVIII.25