From the book
The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- avenger or punisher
Meaning
The Erinyes and Eumenides are punitive powers (LXIX.7; LXX.5), while Dike bears down as an avenger on the unjust (LXII.4). The objects and surrounding justice language make punishment or requital the local force. These are not indiscriminate descriptions of hostility toward every mortal.
Places to read
- Hymn LXII · Line 4Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
τιμωροί; τιμωρὸς
Occurrence inventory
3 in total. LXII.4; LXIX.7; LXX.5