From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- of varied speech; rich in tales
Meaning
Kronos and Hermes are ποικιλόμυθος in addresses concerned with their capacities and honour (XIII.5; XXVIII.8). The compound brings variety or intricacy into utterance and story. It is related to, but not interchangeable with, intricate counsel: the second element concerns speech rather than planning.
Places to read
- Hymn XIII · Line 5Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ποικιλόμυθε
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XIII.5; XXVIII.8