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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Nocturnal
Meaning
The Koures invoked as Korybas is νυκτερινός at XXXIX.3, immediately before being called a stopper of dreadful fears. Night marks his sphere or activity; it does not necessarily make his presence threatening when the line emphasizes relief.
Places to read
- Hymn XXXIX · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
νυκτερινὸν
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXXIX.3