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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Loosening the girdle
Meaning
Prothyraia and Artemis are each called λυσίζωνος in childbirth contexts. The girdle-image presents release as bodily assistance, and in II.7 the goddess may remain unseen while her works disclose her. The epithet does not specify a complete performed girdle ritual.
Places to read
- Hymn II · Line 7Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
λυσίζων’; λυσίζωνε
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. II.7; XXXVI.5