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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- care; sorrow
Meaning
The guiding daimon is asked to drive away much-lamented cares at LXXIII.7. The plural names the burdens from which relief is sought, following the image of keys to sorrow and joy. The word is not identical to κήρ, a destructive fate, despite the similar visible opening.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXIII · Line 7Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κήδε’
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXIII.7