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The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns
Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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- emulation; admired distinction
Meaning
The Muses bring lovely ζῆλος together with renown at LXXVI.12. In this favourable company the noun points toward admired distinction or desirable emulation, rather than destructive envy. The passage does not explain whether the benefit is the admiration one receives or the aspiration one feels, so the orientation should allow both closely related directions.
Places to read
- Hymn LXXVI · Line 12Read the word in its hymn.
Attested forms
ζῆλόν
Occurrence inventory
1 in total. LXXVI.12