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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Dark-robed
Meaning
Leto, Tethys, and the sea goddess are described through a dark garment. In the sea address, XXII.2, the robed queen also swells in waves, so personal dress and marine appearance are juxtaposed; Leto’s robe at XXXV.1 is not thereby a statement that she is marine.
Places to read
- Prayer to Musaeus · Line 26Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
κυανόπεπλε; κυανόπεπλον
Occurrence inventory
3 in total. Prayer.26; XXII.2; XXXV.1