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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Ululation; loud ritual cry
Meaning
Rheia rejoices in mortals’ shuddering ὀλολύγματα at XIV.6. The noun identifies voiced cries rather than articulate words of a quoted hymn. “Shuddering” characterizes their force or effect, without giving a precise melody, syllable sequence, or performer roster.
Places to read
- Hymn XIV · Line 6Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ὀλολύγμασι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XIV.6