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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- much; many
Meaning
The adjective marks quantity: many forms of Demeter, much gladness from Dionysos, abundant prosperity from the Nereids and a great multitude of wild creatures. Its agreement distinguishes plural “many” from singular “much.” Unlike πᾶς, it does not necessarily claim that every member or the entire amount is included.
Places to read
- Hymn XXIV · Line 9Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
πολλαὶ; πολὺ; πολὺν
Occurrence inventory
4 in total. XXIV.9; XL.17; XLV.7; LV.14