The Hymns of Orpheus – Translated from the Original Greek by Thomas Taylor (1981)
The Hymns of Orpheus – Translated from the Original Greek by Thomas Taylor (1981)
Translator:
Thomas Taylor
Publisher:
The Philosophical Research Society, Inc., Los Angeles, 1981
Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages:
Unspecified (standard length for 1981 PRS edition)
ISBN:
9780893144159
Condition:
Very Good – light wear to dust jacket, internally clean and tightly bound
Description:
The Hymns of Orpheus presents a powerful collection of devotional poems attributed to the legendary figure Orpheus, whose voice was said to charm nature and the divine. This authoritative English translation by the renowned Neoplatonist scholar Thomas Taylor includes a preliminary dissertation exploring the symbolic and philosophical dimensions of Orphic teachings.
Originally composed in late antiquity, these hymns serve as invocations to deities of the Greek pantheon and offer insight into mystical rites, cosmology, and the spiritual worldview of Orphic tradition. Taylor’s 18th-century translation is both lyrical and faithful to the Neoplatonic spirit, and this 1981 edition by the Philosophical Research Society revives his work for modern readers interested in esotericism, theurgy, and classical wisdom.
Why You’ll Love It:
A vital text for readers of mythology, esoteric philosophy, or classical religion. This edition is both a collectible item and a valuable tool for those studying ancient Greek spirituality and the Orphic tradition.
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