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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- the whole; the complete sum
Meaning
Pan is invoked as the whole of the cosmos at XI.1. The neuter τὸ σύμπαν stands in apposition to the god, making a stronger statement than merely locating him everywhere within the world. The opening claim prepares for the following account of cosmic regions as his limbs.
Places to read
- Hymn XI · Line 1Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
σύμπαν
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. XI.1