orphic
IPA: ˈɔrfɪk
Root Word: Orphic
noun
- (Greek mythology) A follower of Orphism.
adjective
- (Greek mythology) Of or pertaining to Orphism and its doctrines and rituals.
- Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; mystic.
- Hypnotic; entrancing.
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Examples of "orphic" in Sentences
- Orphic speculation influenced the cult of Mithras at times.
- The Phrygian and Orphic usage are also noted in this early work.
- She was worshipped until the creation of the Orphic mystery religion.
- The texts used by the composer are the original preserved Orphic hymns.
- Barka's orphic works require intuitive rather than logical comprehension.
- Bedu may even have been introduced into Macedon along with the Orphic cult.
- I can tell you of the orphic mysteries, the pythagorean ones, and dionysian.
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