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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Recess; inner hollow
Meaning
The Titans dwell in the earth’s μυχός at XXXVII.3, whereas LIX.4 describes the shadowy recess of a fair-stoned cave. The noun locates an inner space, with earth or cave specifying what encloses it.
Places to read
- Hymn XXXVII · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
μυχῷ
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XXXVII.3; LIX.4