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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- courage; confidence
Meaning
The speaker asks Ares for courage at LXXXVIII.15, but the following request directs that courage toward remaining within peaceful ordinances and escaping battle. The noun therefore does not automatically mean eagerness to attack. In this appended hymn courage can help resist the pressure toward war.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXXVIII · Line 15Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
θάρσος
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXXVIII.15