From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- robe; covering
Meaning
The Stars illuminate Night’s dark robe (VII.10), while the Horai clothe themselves in dewy robes of flowers (XLIII.6). In both cases clothing gives visible form to a wider natural scene. The noun itself remains a robe or covering; the darkness and flowers are supplied by its context.
Places to read
- Hymn VII · Line 10Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
πέπλον; πέπλους
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. VII.10; XLIII.6