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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- escort; conductor
Meaning
Chthonic Hermes is the escort of grim-fated souls beneath the earth (LVII.6). The dative ψυχαῖς identifies those he conducts. The noun describes a guiding relation, distinct from simply sending something away or carrying a message.
Places to read
- Hymn LVII · Line 6Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
πομπὸς
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LVII.6