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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- restrain; hold in check
Meaning
The speaker asks Ares for the ability to restrain the sharp force of spirit that might provoke battle at LXXXVIII.14. The infinitive has the epic ending -μεν and depends on “may I be able.” Its object is the speaker’s own impulse, making self-command a purpose of the requested martial strength.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXXVIII · Line 14Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κατισχέμεν
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXXVIII.14