From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- lord; ruler
Meaning
Hermes is ruler of mortals at XXVIII.2 beside his all-conquering heart and his connection with contests. The genitive identifies the people over whom this title extends. It adds authority to the messenger and helper described elsewhere in the hymn, rather than restricting him to the role of a subordinate courier.
Places to read
- Hymn XXVIII · Line 2Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κοίρανε
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXVIII.2