From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- Linen cloth; robe
Meaning
The Moirai walk veiled in purple ὀθόναι at LIX.7. The plural names their coverings, with colour supplied by the adjective. The clothing image does not specify a dress requirement for the human celebrants.
Places to read
- Hymn LIX · Line 7Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ὀθόνῃσι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LIX.7