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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Lion
Meaning
Bull-slaying lions draw the Mother’s swift chariot at XXVII.3. The genitive λεόντων identifies the animals of the team, while “bull-slaying” characterizes their power. The line describes divine transport rather than an action prescribed to worshippers.
Places to read
- Hymn XXVII · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
λεόντων
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXVII.3