From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- much-sounding; many-struck
Meaning
Apollo harmonizes the whole celestial circuit with a πολύκρεκτος lyre (XXXIV.16). “Many-struck” evokes repeated playing; “much-sounding” emphasizes its rich acoustic result. Neither supplies a definite number of strings, which the adjective does not state.
Places to read
- Hymn XXXIV · Line 16Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
πολυκρέκτῳ
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XXXIV.16