From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- maiden; virgin
Meaning
The Nymphs are called fragrant maidens at LI.11. At LV.25 unwedded maidens occur among the singers of Aphrodite’s praise, alongside Nymphs. The noun identifies youthful feminine figures, while the separate adjective ἄδμηται makes unmarried status explicit in the latter passage.
Places to read
- Hymn LI · Line 11Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
παρθένοι
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. LI.11; LV.25