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The Orphic Hymns, Hymn 73: The Daimon, who is Zeus

A hymn to the Daimon, the power that deals out each person's lot, whom the hymn calls Zeus.

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• 73.1 The Daimon, who is Zeus. Of the Daimon. Incense: frankincense. I call the Daimon to draw near, the dread…
• 73.4 The keys of grief and joy. giver of wealth whenever he comes brimming into a house, but in turn chilling…
• 73.7 A sweet and honored end. So, blessed one, holy one, drive away the grievous sorrows that send ruin of…

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