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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- strength; power
Meaning
Aither holds Zeus’ unwearied power, and the thunder hymn acknowledges Zeus’ force before asking for its favourable direction. The epic form κάρτος names Heracles’ great might and the martial strength requested from Ares. In the latter passage strength enables self-restraint as well as courage, so “power” is not automatically aggression.
Places to read
- Hymn V · Line 1Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κάρτος; κράτος
Occurrence inventory
4 in total. V.1; XII.5; XIX.19; LXXXVIII.11
Other access forms
κάρτος