ORPHIC CRITICAL TESTIMONY 196

OTTO KERN

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For links to many more fragments: The Orphic Fragments of Otto Kern.


Orpheus Arcas (compare Bacidem Arcadem Kern RE2 II 2802)

s. Κικοναῖος nr. 197.

SUMMARY: This testimony, from the Souda, lists Theognetus the Thessalian as the possible author of The Sacred Logos in 24 Rhapsodies.

ORPHIC CRITICAL TESTIMONY 196

Thæógnîtos the Thessalian (Θεόγνητος Θεσσαλός):

Ἱεροὶ λόγοι ἐν ῥαψωιδίαις κδʹ

Sacred Discourses in 24 Rhapsodies

(Compare also s. Cercops nr. 174) Souda.


The story of the birth of the Gods: Orphic Theogony.

We know the various qualities and characteristics of the Gods based on metaphorical stories: Mythology.

Dictionary of terms related to ancient Greek mythology: Glossary of Hellenic Mythology.

Introduction to the Thæí (the Gods): The Nature of the Gods.

How do we know there are Gods? Experiencing Gods.