From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- bridle or rein
Meaning
Demeter harnesses a chariot with dragon-associated bridles at XL.14. The vehicle image must be read as printed, including the unusual animal relation. Substituting an ordinary horse team would remove a feature the verse deliberately supplies.
Places to read
- Hymn XL · Line 14Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
χαλινοῖς
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XL.14