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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Snake-tressed
Meaning
The avenging goddesses have snake-like tresses at LXIX.12 and LXX.10, alongside many forms or a fearful gaze. The compound makes threatening animal imagery part of their hair, rather than stating that their whole bodies are serpents.
Places to read
- Hymn LXIX · Line 12Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ὀφιοπλόκαμοι
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. LXIX.12; LXX.10