From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- consolation; soothing relief
Meaning
Sleep works a sacred παραμύθιον for every grief (LXXXV.6). The neuter noun names the comfort or relief produced, not a person who speaks comforting words. Its setting makes repose the consoling action; no spoken discourse is mentioned.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXXV · Line 6Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
παραμύθιον
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXXV.6