The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162616896)

The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus is a collection of ancient Greek hymns, translated and interpreted by Thomas Taylor. Orpheus was a legendary musician and poet from ancient Greece, and his hymns were believed to have the power to inspire spiritual transformation and mystical experiences. In this book, Taylor provides a detailed analysis of each hymn, exploring its themes, symbolism, and hidden meanings. He also offers his own commentary on Orpheus' philosophy and spiritual teachings, drawing on the works of other ancient Greek philosophers and mystics. The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus is a fascinating exploration of ancient Greek spirituality and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and mysticism.1824. This work was translated from the Greek and demonstrated to be the invocation which were used in the Eleusinian Mysteries, with considerable emendations, alterations and additions. These hymns were originally written by Orpheus in Greek and when literally translated into English, lose much of their propriety and force. In their native tongue, they diffuse their sweets with full blown elegance and the translator has attempted to infuse some of this sweetness into the English translation. Due to the age of the facsimile we reproduced, some pages are faded or spotty, but the antiquity and beauty of the work are well worth reading.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Taylor
ISBN-10: 116261689X
ISBN-13: 9781162616896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.55d