The Orphic hymns
Apostolos N. Athanassakis
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The Orphic hymns
by Apostolos N. Athanassakis, Benjamin M. Wolkow
Published
2013
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
255
ISBN-13
9781421408811
ISBN-10
1421408813
Description
An accurate and eminently readable translation of a collection of short religious hymns to the Hellenic gods, attributed to the mythic hero Orpheus, but most likely composed by several authors, collected in the 3rd century C.E. These hymns attest to a vigorous belief in the traditional Hellenic religion in general, and the Orphic Mysteries in particular, persisting at a time when Christianity was becoming more widespread. The prolific notes by Apostolos N. Athanassakis and Benjamin M. Wolkow provide a comprehensive resource for students of mythology, poetry, and ancient religion.
Subjects
The hymns of Callimachus
De vocabulario hymnorum orphicorum atque aetate
Commento agli Inni orfici
De hymnis Orphicis
Die angeblichen orphischen Erga kai hēmerai
Observationes in Hymnos Orphicos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Orphic hymns?
This edition of The Orphic hymns has approximately 255 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Orphic hymns?
For most readers, The Orphic hymns typically takes between 5h 19m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Orphic hymns?
The estimated word count for The Orphic hymns is approximately 63,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Orphic hymns?
The Orphic hymns was written by Apostolos N. Athanassakis, Benjamin M. Wolkow.
When was The Orphic hymns published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.