From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- oracular ordinances
Meaning
Themis teaches θεμιστοσύναι to Phoebus at LXXIX.6. The plural can embrace the ordinances themselves and the authoritative practice of giving them. The Delphic setting makes “oracular” more informative here than an unrestricted “laws,” while the teaching relation gives Themis priority within the hymn’s account.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXIX · Line 6Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
θεμιστοσύνας
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXIX.6