From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- provide; supply
Meaning
Hera supplies mortals with soul-nourishing breezes, and the Mother supplies them with nourishment (XVI.3; XXVII.6). Both clauses pair the same participle with προσηνεῖς, “kindly” or “beneficial.” The direct object tells what is supplied, while the dative marks its human recipients.
Places to read
- Hymn XVI · Line 3Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
παρέχουσα
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XVI.3; XXVII.6