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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- trader for gain
Meaning
Hermes is addressed as κερδέμπορος at XXVIII.6, beside interpreter of all and releaser from care. The compound places profitable exchange among his activities. It praises effective commerce rather than accusing him of dishonesty or identifying a particular commodity traded.
Places to read
- Hymn XXVIII · Line 6Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κερδέμπορε
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXVIII.6