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The Orphic Hymns, Hymn 39: King of the everlasting earth

A hymn to Korybas, one of the Korybantes, the armed dancers of the Phrygian Mother of the Gods. Here he stands alone, as a god of the earth and of the night.

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• 39.1 King of the everlasting earth. Of Korybas. Incense: frankincense. I call the greatest king of the everlasting earth, Kyrbas,…
• 39.4 Korybas of many shapes. helper in visions, Korybas who wanders alone, lord of changing form, god of double…
• 39.6 Killed by two brothers, changed into a serpent. red with blood, bloodied by your two brothers; you who by the will of…
• 39.9 Stop the visions of a frightened soul. hear our voices, blessed one, and send away your harsh anger; put an end…

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