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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- glitter; shine
Meaning
The Stars glitter with flashes at VII.11, alongside their kindly nocturnal character. The participle describes ongoing visible brightness. The dative μαρμαρυγαῖς specifies the flashing appearance rather than a separate instrument used to polish the stars.
Places to read
- Hymn VII · Line 11Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
στίλβοντες
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. VII.11