From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- cavern; cave
Meaning
The Nymphs rejoice in caverns at LI.5, immediately after being called cave-delighting. The dative σπήλυγξι identifies the places of their pleasure. The repeated cave-language strengthens the landscape description without naming a specific historical sanctuary.
Places to read
- Hymn LI · Line 5Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
σπήλυγξι
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LI.5