From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- flourish; bloom
Meaning
Flowers blossom at the Curetes’ arrival, but the same verb also describes a household thriving through Health, a life flourishing in cheerful thoughts, and Persephone flourishing in peace and health. Botanical growth supplies a readily understood image for well-being. The actual subject decides whether literal flowers or a prosperous condition is meant.
Places to read
- Hymn XIX · Line 23Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
θάλλει; θάλλοντα; θάλλουσα; τέθηλε
Occurrence inventory
4 in total. XIX.23; XXIX.18; XXXVIII.13; LXVIII.4