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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Force; strength; impulse
Meaning
The Prayer invokes the holy force of Hephaistos and the goodly force of Herakles, respectful periphrases that stand for the powerful gods. In the appended Ares hymn, LXXXVIII.14, the sharp force of the speaker’s own θυμός is something to restrain. The same strength-word can therefore honour divine power or identify a troubling personal impulse.
Places to read
- Prayer to Musaeus · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
μένος
Occurrence inventory
3 in total. Prayer.10; Prayer.13; LXXXVIII.14