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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Gentle-minded; soft-hearted
Meaning
The Moirai are addressed as μαλακόφρονες at LIX.15 in the hopeful turn of the petition. At LXIX.13 the adjective instead qualifies the Erinyes’ desired view of life. In each case softness describes a favourable attitude, not bodily weakness.
Places to read
- Hymn LIX · Line 15Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
μαλακόφρονα; μαλακόφρονες
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. LIX.15; LXIX.13