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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- set firm; establish
Meaning
Earth’s boundless surface is set fast upon Pan, while Plouton has fixed his throne below the dark region (XI.13; XVIII.8). The passive/resultative form describes established support; the active aorist credits the god with establishing his seat. The verb gives stability, not movement.
Places to read
- Hymn XI · Line 13Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ἐστήρικται; ἐστήριξας
Occurrence inventory
2 in total. XI.13; XVIII.8