From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- bosom; fold; containing hollow
Meaning
Earth nourishes creatures in her bosom, Hera sits in dark-blue recesses, and clouds crash within the bosom of air. At XVI.1 ἐνημένη means seated within, not dressed or enveloped. The noun can therefore suggest a nurturing embrace or a broad containing hollow, without requiring a literal breast or garment in every passage.
Places to read
- Hymn XVI · Line 1Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κόλποισι; κόλποισιν; κόλπῳ
Occurrence inventory
3 in total. XVI.1; XXI.4; LXIII.15